Football: RC Lens opens internal investigation after reports of possible sexual abuse

“Citizen and loyal club, [Lens] will stand by the victims and will not tolerate such criminal acts. » Racing Club de Lens, second in the French football championship, was announced on Thursday 1^Eh On June, Agence France-Presse (AFP) that he was headed by A “Investigation” on the facts that could be qualified as sexual violence or harassment that took place at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium during the matches, confirms the information the voice of the north.

“The Racing Club de Lance, acting on the reports, is conducting an investigation and collecting evidence to take action regarding these criminal activities, of which it has never been aware before and of which it is deeply indignant.Details are provided by the club in a press release sent to AFP.

The club invites “filing a complaint”

In recent days, several Lens supporters have shared Bollaert-Delelis’ experience on social media. In an article published Wednesday the voice of the northThe woman says she was helped by a steward when three men blocked her access to the toilet and one of them allegedly touched her buttocks. Other displays include sexually charged songs aimed at supporters, but also refer to moments of collective joy in the stands.

RC lens “Sensitize all security personnel to intervene if necessary” and “First and foremost, it encourages all alleged victims to file complaints.”The club continues. “My first message is that, as at all levels of society, women’s voices on this type of crime, because it is a crime, are silenced. Obviously, it’s great that they’re talking. “Sang et Or coach Frank Hayes emphasized in a press conference on Thursday. “I think if it’s in our stadium, it’s in a lot of stadiums.”she cried.