Bloodstains found in cellars of Jersey home
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.
Around 100 people have claimed they were abused at Haut de la Garenne on the island.
Part of a child’s skull was found in February buried under a stairwell at the former children’s home.
Tests have been unable to identify the child or accurately date the fragment. Police have said that forensic examinations suggested the person must have died before the 1940’s.
Mr Harper said that in light of the age of the skull fragment, it was “unlikely” police would instigate a formal murder inquiry on that evidence alone.
