PSNI probe 29 allegations around mother and baby homes in Northern Ireland

A woman who wishes only to be known by Adele is pictured at Palace Demesne in Co Armagh after telling the story of her experience at the Marianvale mother and baby home in Newry. Picture: PA

Police in Northern Ireland are probing 29 allegations of criminal activity around mother and baby homes.

Officers have received reports from a number of people who were adopted from different named institutions and also from some who either worked there or were residents within these institutions.