Barry Bennell

A judge dismissed their claims for damages finding that the legal action was brought "too late" and that said City were not legally responsible for the abuse.

The eight men say they were 'sexually and emotionally abused' by Bennell, and were claiming damages after suffering psychiatric injuries.

A victim of paedophile Barry Bennell has won a five-figure settlement from the previous owners of Butlin's after being groomed while Bennell was working there.