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Child's remains found in Jersey 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. Parts of a child's body have been found by police at a former children's home.
The remains are believed to date from the early 1980s and were discovered at the site at Haut de la Garenne. Officers believe more bodies may be found at the Haut de la Garenne home on Jersey, which is at the centre of an inquiry into alleged child abuse.
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 remains are thought to date from the early 1980s. The probe involves the abuse of boys and girls aged between 11 and 15, since the 1960s.
The search of the site began on Tuesday using a sniffer dog and ground radar. In January, Gordon Claude Wateridge, 76, was the first person to be charged. He was accused of indecent assault.
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". More arrests expected
The investigation involves the abuse of boys and girls aged between 11 and 15 at several government institutions and organisations in Jersey. He was accused of indecently assaulting three girls, all under 16, between 1969 and 1979, when they were at Haut de la Garenne.
I am frankly very apprehensive about what else they will find Former Jersey Health Minister Senator Stuart Syvret
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. The probe involves several government institutions and organisations in Jersey, with Haute de la Garenne and Jersey Sea Cadets the main focus of the inquiry.
The search of the site began on Tuesday using a sniffer dog and ground radar.
Jersey's Deputy Chief Officer, Lenny Harper, who is in charge of the investigation, said detectives "think there is the possibility they may find more remains".
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.
'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.
Police say further arrests are expected.Police say further arrests are expected.
'Get in touch'
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 Jersey's parliament, 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.