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Hal Volante appears in court

by isleofman.com 16th March 2007
Investigations are continuing into allegations against the suspended Head Coach of the Ellan Vannin Gymnastics Club, following a recent court appearance.

Hal Volante faces six counts of indecent assault against girls aged between ten and 14.

The offences were allegedly committed between 2002 and January this year.

Mr Volante, who is 61, is due in court again early next month.

In a statement issued on February 16th the club confirmed an allegation had been made against him and a police investigation was underway.

It said that, in accordance with Child Wefare Guidelines issued by the British Gymnastics Association, he would not be coaching at the club.

(Picture: Inside the Ellan Vannin Gymnastics Club premises in Douglas).

Posted by isleofman.com
Friday 16th, March 2007 01:14pm.

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