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Police are to investigate a third cellar at Haut de la Garenne in Jersey following a phone call from an ex-staff member at the former children's home.Police are to investigate a third cellar at Haut de la Garenne in Jersey following a phone call from an ex-staff member at the former children's home.
A sniffer dog reacted "strongly" when it entered the first underground room at the former children's home on Wednesday, according to officers.A sniffer dog reacted "strongly" when it entered the first underground room at the former children's home on Wednesday, according to officers.
On Saturday, the remains of a child was discovered on the premises, which is at the centre of abuse allegations.On Saturday, the remains of a child was discovered on the premises, which is at the centre of abuse allegations.
Search teams are digging turf which they believe may have been disturbed.Search teams are digging turf which they believe may have been disturbed.
More than 160 people have called police to say they were abused at the home.More than 160 people have called police to say they were abused at the home.
'Fits descriptions''Fits descriptions'
Jersey deputy chief police officer Lenny Harper said the force had received 70 calls from people mentioning a cellar.Jersey deputy chief police officer Lenny Harper said the force had received 70 calls from people mentioning a cellar.
"It would appear as if the cellar is exactly as some of the witnesses who've made statements to us, and victims have described," he told reporters."It would appear as if the cellar is exactly as some of the witnesses who've made statements to us, and victims have described," he told reporters.
Some of the bricking up appears suspicious but there could be an innocent explanation for it Lenny Harper, deputy chief of police Ex-residents relive memoriesIn pictures: Jersey inquirySome of the bricking up appears suspicious but there could be an innocent explanation for it Lenny Harper, deputy chief of police Ex-residents relive memoriesIn pictures: Jersey inquiry
Officers have already gained partial access to the first cellar after structural engineers assessed the safety of the building.Officers have already gained partial access to the first cellar after structural engineers assessed the safety of the building.
A forensic archaeologist is due to enter it to begin sifting through large piles of rubble and soil.A forensic archaeologist is due to enter it to begin sifting through large piles of rubble and soil.
Senior officers said the reaction of a sniffer dog inside the room was similar to when a child's remains were found at the home on Saturday.Senior officers said the reaction of a sniffer dog inside the room was similar to when a child's remains were found at the home on Saturday.
A second underground room adjoining the first has still to be searched.A second underground room adjoining the first has still to be searched.
It is understood the second chamber is the same size as the first - about 12ft square and 8ft high - and is also bricked up.It is understood the second chamber is the same size as the first - about 12ft square and 8ft high - and is also bricked up.
Mr Harper said: "Some of the bricking up appears suspicious but there could be an innocent explanation for it.Mr Harper said: "Some of the bricking up appears suspicious but there could be an innocent explanation for it.
"The initial look at what is in there certainly corroborates some of the victims.""The initial look at what is in there certainly corroborates some of the victims."
The cellars are among six areas at the site identified for further investigation by officers.The cellars are among six areas at the site identified for further investigation by officers.
A former member of staff at the home who contacted police about a third underground room - unconnected with the first two cellars - will be asked to help officers locate it.
The former employee added that it was not part of the main building and was used as a store room, a police spokesman said.
Inquiries have so far uncovered 40 suspects and prompted 200 phone calls from alleged victims and witnesses.Inquiries have so far uncovered 40 suspects and prompted 200 phone calls from alleged victims and witnesses.
The underground rooms have been found at the former children's homeThe underground rooms have been found at the former children's home
The NSPCC said it had received more than 100 calls from adults reporting allegations of child abuse in Jersey.The NSPCC said it had received more than 100 calls from adults reporting allegations of child abuse in Jersey.
More than a third of the calls were made in the last two days and 45 have been referred to the States of Jersey police, the charity said.More than a third of the calls were made in the last two days and 45 have been referred to the States of Jersey police, the charity said.
MPs led by the Liberal Democrat John Hemming have called for a wider public inquiry into what they say are "numerous proven reports of abuse in care in England" over the years.MPs led by the Liberal Democrat John Hemming have called for a wider public inquiry into what they say are "numerous proven reports of abuse in care in England" over the years.
Previously, 17 MPs from all parties had tabled a Commons motion accusing Jersey officials of "concealment" in failing to deal with the problem.Previously, 17 MPs from all parties had tabled a Commons motion accusing Jersey officials of "concealment" in failing to deal with the problem.
The MPs, led by Labour's Austin Mitchell, said the political authorities in Jersey have been "seriously compromised" by repeatedly failing to act properly.The MPs, led by Labour's Austin Mitchell, said the political authorities in Jersey have been "seriously compromised" by repeatedly failing to act properly.
However, the States of Jersey's Chief Minister, Frank Walker, has denied any cover-up in tackling the allegations.However, the States of Jersey's Chief Minister, Frank Walker, has denied any cover-up in tackling the allegations.