New review of St Francis child abuse claims

UNITED KINGDOM
Biggleswade Today

by Luke Gardener
luke.gardener@jpress.co.uk
Published on the
12 September 2014

Ex-residents of a Shefford boys orphanage will be re-interviewed by police after a new review into claims of physical and sexual abuse was announced.

The investigation into historic allegations of physical, sexual and emotional abuse in the 1940s, 50s and 60s at St Francis Boys Home is to be overseen by Senior Investigator, Mark Ross.

A team of detectives will ensure all previous allegations are investigated and they will review all of the information provided by the victims and witnesses.

Mark Ross said: “The investigation has evolved due to the large number of victims and witnesses.

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