The Latest Breaking News from Gareth Viccars

Moment football referee who used social media to prey on young girls arrested

This is the moment that an English Football League (EFL) referee who used social media to prey on young girls is arrested.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

‘She was lonely and… wanted someone to talk to’: Disgraced football referee jailed after preying on vulnerable teens

He isolated his victims "in plain sight."

We Got This Covered · Oct 3, 2025

Ex-EFL assistant referee jailed for multiple child sex offences

Gareth Viccars, 47, previously admitted a string of child sex offences involving three 15-year-old girls

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025