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Police are investigating allegations that parents who paid for their children to go on an overseas football trip were victims of theft.

Claims have been made that some have been left "hundreds of pounds out of pocket" by the cancellation of the Broughton Park FC trip to Barcelona.

One parent who contacted North Wales Live alleged he and others had not got their money back.

Broughton Park FC confirmed an investigation was taking place but couldn't comment while this was going on.

The parent told North Wales Live: "Many parents have been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after paying for a football tournament in Barcelona through Broughton Park FC.

"The trip was cancelled and my son, who is in the under 12s, is devastated. We were promised a full refund. I personally am still owed hundreds of pounds."

Broughton Park FC was formed around two years ago and now has about 200 children playing, including girls teams, with ages ranging from seven to 15.

The club's chairman Adam Lee said they had referred the matter to the police and could not comment while the investigation was ongoing, but the club was co-operating fully with the investigation.

Broughton county councillor Derek Butler said: "I am aware there is an inquiry at Broughton Park FC.

"It is very sad and is causing a lot of heartbreak and upset."

A North Wales Police spokesman said: "We are investigating an allegation of theft."