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29/04/2008
Police Quiz Man Over Jersey Abuse Allegations
A man has been arrested on the island of Jersey by police investigating allegations of abuse at a former care home.
A 68-year-old man - who has not been identified - is being questioned over a number of alleged rape and assaults.
This is the latest development in an inquiry sparked by almost 100 people claiming that they suffered sexual and physical abuse at the hands of care workers at the home as children.
Previously, Gordon Wateridge, 76 - who worked as a warden at the home - was the firs person to be charged in connection with the abuse allegations.
Mr Wateridge was charged with indecently assaulting three girls under the age of 16. St Helier Magistrates Court adjourned his case until 12 May.
His arrest is said to be unconnected with the unearthing of a child's skull at the site in February.
However, there is an ongoing investigation into a pit dug in the 1970s or 1980s while a bath, shackles and blood stained items have also been found.
Jersey police say that detailed excavation of two of four cellar rooms would begin last week, where bone fragments and teeth have been discovered.
Forensic archaeologists also found two milk teeth at the Haut de la Garenne, on 22 April, believed to belong to a young child.
The home opened in June 1867 as the Jersey Industrial School for "young people of the lower classes of society and neglected children".
It became Haut de la Garenne in 1960 - which translates as rabbit warren - and closed in 1986.
Investigations were first made into the home in 2006 after allegations were brought forward.
In March, a legal team set up by Havant firm, Dyer, Burdett and Company (DBC) has appealed for victims to contact them in conjunction with Jersey advocates Ozannes.
Further reading: Search Continues At Jersey Care Home
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A 68-year-old man - who has not been identified - is being questioned over a number of alleged rape and assaults.
This is the latest development in an inquiry sparked by almost 100 people claiming that they suffered sexual and physical abuse at the hands of care workers at the home as children.
Previously, Gordon Wateridge, 76 - who worked as a warden at the home - was the firs person to be charged in connection with the abuse allegations.
Mr Wateridge was charged with indecently assaulting three girls under the age of 16. St Helier Magistrates Court adjourned his case until 12 May.
His arrest is said to be unconnected with the unearthing of a child's skull at the site in February.
However, there is an ongoing investigation into a pit dug in the 1970s or 1980s while a bath, shackles and blood stained items have also been found.
Jersey police say that detailed excavation of two of four cellar rooms would begin last week, where bone fragments and teeth have been discovered.
Forensic archaeologists also found two milk teeth at the Haut de la Garenne, on 22 April, believed to belong to a young child.
The home opened in June 1867 as the Jersey Industrial School for "young people of the lower classes of society and neglected children".
It became Haut de la Garenne in 1960 - which translates as rabbit warren - and closed in 1986.
Investigations were first made into the home in 2006 after allegations were brought forward.
In March, a legal team set up by Havant firm, Dyer, Burdett and Company (DBC) has appealed for victims to contact them in conjunction with Jersey advocates Ozannes.
Further reading: Search Continues At Jersey Care Home
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Murder Inquiry 'Unlikely' In Jersey Home Probe
Jersey police have now confirmed the discovery of the partial remains of at least five youngsters at Haut de la Garenne, the former care home at the centre of an Historic Abuse Enquiry. The remains are thought to belong to children aged between four and 11.
Murder Inquiry 'Unlikely' In Jersey Home Probe
Jersey police have now confirmed the discovery of the partial remains of at least five youngsters at Haut de la Garenne, the former care home at the centre of an Historic Abuse Enquiry. The remains are thought to belong to children aged between four and 11.
21 September 2009
Jersey Care Home Worker Jailed For Abuse
A former care worker at the Haute de la Garenne children's home in Jersey has been jailed for two years after being found guilty of a number of sex attacks on teenage girls in the 1970s. Gordon Wateridge, 78, of St Clement, Jersey worked at the care home between 1970 and 1974.
Jersey Care Home Worker Jailed For Abuse
A former care worker at the Haute de la Garenne children's home in Jersey has been jailed for two years after being found guilty of a number of sex attacks on teenage girls in the 1970s. Gordon Wateridge, 78, of St Clement, Jersey worked at the care home between 1970 and 1974.
24 June 2008
Man And Woman Arrested In Jersey Case
A man and woman have been arrested in Jersey by detectives involved in the Historical Abuse Enquiry. The Jersey police have said that a 70-year-old man and a 69-year-old man are currently in custody "in connection with a number of alleged grave and criminal assaults on children within the Jersey Care system in the 1960's and 1970's".
Man And Woman Arrested In Jersey Case
A man and woman have been arrested in Jersey by detectives involved in the Historical Abuse Enquiry. The Jersey police have said that a 70-year-old man and a 69-year-old man are currently in custody "in connection with a number of alleged grave and criminal assaults on children within the Jersey Care system in the 1960's and 1970's".
27 February 2008
Sniffer Dog 'Makes Discovery' In Jersey
A police sniffer dog, trained to find human remains, is reported to have shown an "extremely strong reaction" as the search continues in the cellar of a former children's home in Jersey.
Sniffer Dog 'Makes Discovery' In Jersey
A police sniffer dog, trained to find human remains, is reported to have shown an "extremely strong reaction" as the search continues in the cellar of a former children's home in Jersey.
12 June 2008
Fourth Man Arrested In Jersey
A fourth man has been arrested in Jersey in connection with an investigation into allegations of abuse. Former care home the Haut de la Garenne is at the centre of the investigation into historical child abuse within the island.
Fourth Man Arrested In Jersey
A fourth man has been arrested in Jersey in connection with an investigation into allegations of abuse. Former care home the Haut de la Garenne is at the centre of the investigation into historical child abuse within the island.
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