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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sachin Nakrani

Staines Town accuse investment fund of breaching the modern slavery act

Wheatsheaf Park, the home of Staines Town
Wheatsheaf Park, the home of Staines Town Photograph: Clive Gee/PA

Non-league Staines Town have suspended all football operations with immediate effect. Making the announcement on Tuesday, the club issued an extraordinary statement in which numerous allegations were made against the investment fund Downing LLP, including breaches of the modern slavery act.

Downing LLP have strenuously denied what they describe as “wild allegations”, labelling them an attempt to deflect attention from mismanagement of the club by its owner, Joe Dixon.

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