An assistant referee who has officiated in EFL and FA Cup matches is because of seem in courtroom charged with a toddler intercourse offence.
Gareth Viccars is dealing with one cost of penetrative sexual exercise with a woman, aged 13-15.
He appeared in Willesden Magistrates Court docket final week and has been remanded in custody. He’ll subsequent seem at Snaresbrook Crown Court docket on March 3 the place a plea will likely be entered.
The Skilled Sport Match Officers Restricted (PGMOL), the physique liable for refereeing video games in English skilled soccer, suspended Viccars whereas the police investigation was ongoing.
It’s understood the 46-year-old has not officiated this season.
A PGMOL spokesperson has instructed Sky Sports activities Information: “As quickly because the allegations got here to mild, Mr Viccars was instantly suspended.
“Because the matter is the topic of an ongoing police investigation, we aren’t ready to remark any additional.”
Sky Sports activities Information has contacted the EFL and the FA for remark.
