Jersey abuse probe criticism ‘a bid to protect image’

THE policeman in charge of the Jersey child abuse inquiry claimed yesterday that criticism of his investigation was a bid to protect the “bucket and spade image” of the island.

The inquiry, led by Deputy Police Chief Lenny Harper, was attacked this week by his successor Deputy Chief Officer David Warcup.

Warcup said there were no suspicious deaths at the former children’s home Haut de la Garenne and the investigation was not conducted properly.