Coach under investigation for inappropriate behavior towards minor player in Espoo

Friday 13th September 2024 on 13:25 in Finland

A coach from a football club in Espoo is under investigation for allegedly behaving inappropriately towards a minor player from the same club. The West Uusimaa Police have reported that the inquiry will focus on whether the coach’s actions meet the characteristics of sexual harassment. However, at this stage, authorities do not suspect that more severe sexual offenses have occurred.

The situation was addressed promptly, as the affected individual contacted the police and bravely brought the matter to light. The investigation is currently ongoing, with police authorities having interviewed those involved.

In order to protect the privacy of the individual concerned, the police have stated that they will not provide further details on the case.

Source 
(via yle.fi)