Mum of Bennell victim: He groomed me too
Ian Ackley was about eight or nine when he met Barry Bennell, now known as Richard Jones.
Bennell befriended Ianβs whole family, who had no idea what was happening.
Ianβs mum Barbara said she felt like she was groomed by Bennell too.
She said: βHe just came over so friendly, I never could have imagined he could do anything like thatβ.
Barbara used to take Bennellβs dog for walks, and invited him for Sunday lunch. She said she now finds it hard to trust people.
Ian Ackley was the first footballer to speak out about abuse by Barry Bennell, and appeared as a witness in Bennell's 1998 court case.
Ian and his mum Barbara spoke to 5 liveβs Stephen Nolan.
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