Mo Farah’s trafficking allegations will be investigated by Scotland Yard

Sir Mo had revealed how he arrived underneath a false title after escaping struggle in Somalia (Image: PA)

An investigation has been launched following Sir Mo Farah’s revelation about being trafficked to the UK illegally.

The four-time Olympic champion was given the title of one other little one when he arrived within the UK from Somalia, he stated on Monday.

Talking within the BBC documentary The Actual Mo Farah, the 39-year-old defined he was decided to inform the reality ‘no matter the associated fee’.

This morning, the Met Police revealed an investigation has been launched following the claims.

Specialist officers are engaged on the case.

In a press release, the Met Police stated: ‘We're conscious of reviews within the media regarding Sir Mo Farah. No reviews have been made to the MPS (Metropolitan Police Service) presently.

‘Specialist officers have opened an investigation and are presently assessing the obtainable info.’

Within the documentary, broadcast on Wednesday night time, Sir Mo stated he was helped to acquire UK citizenship by his faculty PE trainer Alan Watkinson, whereas nonetheless utilizing the title Mohamed Farah.

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‘The actual story is I used to be born in Somaliland, north of Somalia, as Hussein Abdi Kahin,’ he stated.

‘Regardless of what I’ve stated prior to now, my mother and father by no means lived within the UK.

‘Once I was 4 my dad was killed within the civil struggle, as a household we have been torn aside.

‘I used to be separated from my mom, and I used to be introduced into the UK illegally underneath the title of one other little one known as Mohamed Farah.’

Forward of the printed, Sir Mo stated he created the documentary for his household.

Sir Mo revealed his actual title is Hussein Abdi Kahin and that he was born in Somaliland (Image: PA)

He wrote on Instagram: ‘I’m so proud have represented Nice Britain and to achieved what I've as a GB athlete.

‘However, my proudest achievement will at all times be being a husband and father to my superb household.

‘I did this documentary for them, so they might perceive extra in regards to the experiences that led us to changing into the household we're immediately.

‘Not each little one may have the best begin in life, however that doesn’t imply they'll’t go on to realize their desires.

‘I hope you’ll all watch later and I can’t wait to listen to what you suppose.’

The Dwelling Workplace earlier confirmed it might not take motion towards Sir Mo after he revealed the knowledge.

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