Survivors of Northern Ireland's mother and baby homes and workhouses urged to speak to police

Detectives are investigating allegations of abuse at the institutions (Niall Carson/PA)

Survivors of mother and baby homes, Magdalene Laundries and workhouses have been urged to speak to police.

Detectives are investigating allegations of abuse at the institutions which were formerly run primarily by the Catholic Church, but also by other churches and charities across Northern Ireland.