The force is among nine across the UK now investigating alleged abuse
North Wales Police have launched an investigation into historical child sex abuse in youth football.
The force say they have received "a number of reports" of non-recent sexual abuse within a football setting.
They have joined other forces across the United Kingdom, including Cheshire Police, to examine claims made by several former players about sexual abuse.
In total, eleven police forces are now looking into allegations, in what Football Association chairman Greg Clarke describes as the biggest crisis he has ever seen face the game.
Forces around the country are investigating claims from more than 20 former players.
Detective Chief Inspector of North Wales Police Andrew Williams said: “I can confirm that we are in receipt of a number of reports of non-recent sexual abuse within a football setting.
"We are currently working with the national centre, Operation Hydrant, to ensure our response is coordinated and efficient; the people who have courageously reported what happened to them are central in our considerations in this regard.
"I would encourage anyone who has been the victim of child sexual abuse, or anyone with any information in this respect, to report it to the police.
"They will be listened to, taken seriously and a thorough investigation will take place.”
Former Wales international Robbie Savage, from Wrexham, has demanded a sweeping investigation into the revelations.
Among those who have spoken publicly are Robbie’s former teammates Andy Woodward and Steve Walters.
Former football coach Barry Bennell has been charged with child sex offences, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
The 62-year-old is accused of eight offences of sexual assault against a boy under the age of 14.
On September 27, the CPS received a file of evidence from Cheshire Police relating to allegations of non-recent child sexual abuse involving Bennell.
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