Police probe further abuse claims at Fort Augustus Abbey School

SCOTLAND
BBC News

Police have received further reports of alleged abuse by monks at a former Catholic school in the Highlands.

An investigation was launched last week after a BBC programme uncovered evidence of physical and sexual abuse at Fort Augustus Abbey School.

In a statement, Police Scotland said it was liaising with law enforcement agencies in the UK and beyond.

The Church has apologised for what happened at the school, but victims have demanded action rather than words.

The Police Scotland statement said: “Further reports have been received from former pupils in the past week.

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