Ex-England footballer's grandad accused of historic child sex offences - Liverpool Echo

Lingard’s grandad accused of child sex abuse after 'victim watched documentary'

EX-England star Jesse Lingard’s grandad was accused of child sex abuse after his alleged victim watched a documentary on the footballer, a court heard yesterday.  Kenneth Lingard, 86, is said to have targeted her from the age of five until she was 19.  CHRIS NEILLKenneth Lingard, 86, is said to have targeted the victim from the age of five until she was 19[/caption] GettyThe alleged victim came forward after watching Channel 4 documentary Jesse …

Warrington granddad of ex-Premier League footballer accused of historic sex offences

THE grandfather of former Warrington Premier League footballer Jesse Lingard has gone on trial accused of historic sex offences.

Ex-England footballer's grandad accused of historic child sex offences - Liverpool Echo

A Channel 4 documentary on Jesse Lingard's career was said to have been the 'catalyst' for the complainant reporting the alleged abuse