Cop stages a coup on behalf of fall guys (10)

I believe the answer is:

scapegoats

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'fall guys' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'cop stages a coup on behalf' is the wordplay.
'cop stages a' anagrams to 'SCAPEGOATS'.
However, I am not clear how the anagram is indicated.

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for scapegoats that I've seen before include "they could be held responsible" , "Victims" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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