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The units, which are currently rated by the health watchdog as requires improvement, remain the focus of the largest inquiry of its kind with about 2,500 cases being examined.

District Judge Stuart Smith called the case "devastating, harrowing and absolutely tragic".

Although his finances remain opaque, details of some of his arrangements and controversial business associates have occasionally emerged from court cases.

"People forget this, but 23 years of my life was with Manchester United. So sometimes you just need a change. I think maybe this is the case with me and I'm enjoying everything."

It found only 37% of child exploitation cases were accurately flagged on police systems, with opportunities to protect children still being missed.