16/09/2013
30 Arrested In Child Abuse Investigation
More than 30 people have been arrested as part of an investigation over major child abuse in Northern Ireland.
A total of 22 young people, aged between 13 and 18, have been identified by the police, who believe they have been abused.
The investigation follows a review of cases of young people missing from the care system over the past year and a half.
A team of detectives and social workers are currently working on the investigation.
(CD/JP)
A total of 22 young people, aged between 13 and 18, have been identified by the police, who believe they have been abused.
The investigation follows a review of cases of young people missing from the care system over the past year and a half.
A team of detectives and social workers are currently working on the investigation.
(CD/JP)
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