Investigation continues into Highland abbey school abuse claims

SCOTLAND
Strathspey and Badenoch Herald

Police Scotland are continuing their investigations in relation to allegations of historic physical and sexual abuse carried out at Fort Augustus Abbey and Carlekemp School.

The investigation under the direction of Crown Office began in March 2013 following a report from a previous pupil.

A police spokesperson said: “The investigation has so far identified more than 20 possible victims and extends to liaison with a number of law enforcement agencies across and outwith the UK.

“Specialist officers from Police Scotland will carry out a thorough investigation and thereafter will report their findings to the specialist prosecutors of the Crown Office National Sexual Crimes Unit which leads the prosecution of the most serious sexual offences.

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