War bunker new focus in abuse case

POLICE investigating abuse on Jersey shifted their focus today to a Second World War bunker which was the scene of alleged "serious sexual crimes".

Six witnesses have come forward to say they were abused at the bunker to the east of Haut de la Garenne.

Lenny Harper, the officer heading the investigation, said at the scene: "The allegation is that residents from Haut de la Garenne were taken to the bunker by members of staff and abused there.

"We are talking about six witness statements to us concerning the bunker. Six different witnesses and different incidents."

Mr Harper said he did not anticipate an archaeological search would take place, like the one carried out at Haut de la Garenne, but did not rule it out.