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Child's remains found in Jersey | |
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Police have confirmed that they have discovered parts of a child's body at a former care home in Jersey and believe they may uncover more bodies. | |
The remains are believed to date from the early 1980s and were discovered at the site at Haut de la Garenne. | |
A specialist team is continuing its search of the building which is at the centre of an investigation into alleged child abuse over a period of 40 years. | |
The search of the site began on Tuesday using a sniffer dog and ground radar. | |
BBC News reporter Rachel Foley said Jersey's Deputy Chief Officer, Lenny Harper, the senior investigating officer, told a press conference on the island that detectives "think there is the possibility they may find more remains". | |
The investigation involves the abuse of boys and girls aged between 11 and 15 at several government institutions and organisations in Jersey. | |
Jersey Police began investigating allegations of abuse in November last year. | Jersey Police began investigating allegations of abuse in November last year. |
Haute de la Garenne and Jersey Sea Cadets are the main focus of the inquiry. | Haute de la Garenne and Jersey Sea Cadets are the main focus of the inquiry. |
More than 100 people have contacted a helpline since the investigation began. | More than 100 people have contacted a helpline since the investigation began. |
In January, Gordon Claude Wateridge was the first person to be charged in connection with the investigation. | In January, Gordon Claude Wateridge was the first person to be charged in connection with the investigation. |
'Come forward' | 'Come forward' |
Mr Wateridge, 76, is accused of indecently assaulting three girls, all under 16, between 1969 and 1979, when they were at Haut de la Garenne. | Mr Wateridge, 76, is accused of indecently assaulting three girls, all under 16, between 1969 and 1979, when they were at Haut de la Garenne. |
Police say further arrests are expected. | Police say further arrests are expected. |
Former Jersey Health Minister Senator Stuart Syvret urged anyone who was at Haut de la Garenne to come forward. | Former Jersey Health Minister Senator Stuart Syvret urged anyone who was at Haut de la Garenne to come forward. |
His concerns last year about alleged child abuse in Jersey institutions led to an independent review of child care services by the States. | His concerns last year about alleged child abuse in Jersey institutions led to an independent review of child care services by the States. |
A helpline run by the NSPCC in the UK was also set up for people to call. | A helpline run by the NSPCC in the UK was also set up for people to call. |
Mr Syvret told BBC News: "It's essential those with concerns call it, or get in touch with the police. | Mr Syvret told BBC News: "It's essential those with concerns call it, or get in touch with the police. |
"Having spoken to people who were at Haut de la Garenne this discovery is not surprising. | "Having spoken to people who were at Haut de la Garenne this discovery is not surprising. |
"I am frankly very apprehensive about what else they will find." | "I am frankly very apprehensive about what else they will find." |
Haut de la Garenne started life in 1867 as the Industrial School, for "young people of the lower classes of society and neglected children". | Haut de la Garenne started life in 1867 as the Industrial School, for "young people of the lower classes of society and neglected children". |
It is now Jersey's Youth Hostel and featured as a police station in the TV series Bergerac. | It is now Jersey's Youth Hostel and featured as a police station in the TV series Bergerac. |