The National Police Chiefs' Council said a "significant number of calls" had been received after several former players alleged past abuse by coaches, according to the BBC. Its figures are "also based on details from existing investigations as well as referrals from a new" National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children helpline. The charity said that "the hotline has received 860 calls in its first week." Within the first three days of it launching, the organization "made more than 60 referrals to a range of agencies" across the U.K. The charity added that was "more than three times as many referrals as in the first three days of the Jimmy Savile scandal." The FA announced an internal review and "a number of football clubs are conducting their own inquiries." Fifteen police forces have confirmed they are "investigating allegations of historical child sex abuse in football." Outlining the police action to date, NPCC lead for Child Protection, Chief Constable Simon Bailey said that the number of victims was currently "indicative" and information was still being collated. He said, "We are working closely with the Football Association to ensure that the response to this significant and growing number of victims, at all levels of football, is coordinated effectively. We continue to encourage those who have been the victim of child sexual abuse to report it, regardless of how long ago the abuse may have taken place." Meanwhile, former Newcastle United footballer David Eatock has "become the latest to say he was abused by coach George Ormond" (BBC, 12/1).