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So that was an environment in which lies were circulated and believed.

Despite these shocking revelations, mainly involving boys from elite British public schools, the Rushton report was not widely circulated.

"We became aware of a video that was being circulated on social media that we are taking very seriously," said Webb.

It is not the first time footage of alleged atrocities by government-affiliated fighters have circulated online.

Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended after a video allegedly showing him making derogatory comments about Liverpool and the club's former manager Jurgen Klopp was circulated on social media.