Bloodstains found in cellars of Jersey home

BLOODSTAINED items have been found in two underground chambers at a former children’s home in Jersey being investigated over abuse claims.

The discovery was made by police over the last few days. Officers have been searching the final pair of four cellars referred to as “punishment rooms” by victims who claim they were physically and sexually abused.

Deputy Police Chief Lenny Harper said that at this stage it was not clear if the items — details of which have not been released — had an innocent explanation.