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 going through one cost of penetrative sexual exercise with a lady, aged 13-15.
He appeared in Willesden Magistrates Courtroom final week and has been remanded in custody. He’ll subsequent seem at Snaresbrook Crown Courtroom on March 3 the place a plea will likely be entered.
The Skilled Recreation Match Officers Restricted (PGMOL), the physique chargeable 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 informed 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’re not ready to remark any additional.”
Sky Sports activities Information has contacted the EFL and the FA for remark.
