Josh Roper, a former coach for North Walsham Town's girls' team, is facing a potential teaching ban after allegations of "inappropriate" behaviour towards a number of teenage players.

Mr Roper spent a number of years coaching at the club, which counts England and Manchester City star Lauren Hemp among its former players.

He has since been accused of misconduct towards a number of young teenage girls he coached there, including sending shirtless photographs, "inappropriate" touching and "suggestive" messages.

During the second day of a Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) misconduct panel, the club's former chairman revealed that when a player first came forward about Mr Roper it sparked a "me too" moment - with others finding the confidence to raise concerns.

Josh Roper, former coach at North Walsham (Image: Supplied)

The first allegations against Mr Roper were made by a player known as Child A........

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