Lawyers call for witnesses to alleged child sexual abuse at 1980s rugby league events
Lawyers are seeking witnesses to alleged child sexual abuse that occurred during rugby league tournaments in the 1980s. The allegations involve a man who claims he was abused by an authority figure while playing for a primary schools team. The legal team is asking for information regarding the management and oversight of the events in question.
- ▪A man alleges he was sexually abused at rugby league tournaments in the late 1980s.
- ▪The incidents reportedly took place in Roma and Maitland while he played for the Ipswich and West Moreton Primary Schools Rugby League.
- ▪Lawyers are calling for witnesses who have knowledge of the events and their management.
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