A FORMER Saints coach has been charged with 65 counts of child sexual abuse.
Bob Higgins, 64, will appear in court after being charged with a string of indecent assaults against 23 victims.
Hampshire Constabulary say the charges relate to incidents which allegedly happened in the 1980s and 1990s.
Higgins, of Litchfield Road, Southampton, is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on July 20.
Anyone with concerns is asked to call police on 101 and quote Operation Marmion or call the NSPCC on 0800 023642.
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