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Hundred interviewed in historical school abuse inquiry | Hundred interviewed in historical school abuse inquiry |
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More than 100 alleged victims have been interviewed following claims of historical abuse at three schools in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. | More than 100 alleged victims have been interviewed following claims of historical abuse at three schools in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. |
Former pupils at Badgeworth Court, Dowdeswell and Clouds House said they were subjected to "horrific" abuse in the 1970s and 1980s. | Former pupils at Badgeworth Court, Dowdeswell and Clouds House said they were subjected to "horrific" abuse in the 1970s and 1980s. |
Det Ch Insp Jeremy Carter said he wanted any others to come forward. | Det Ch Insp Jeremy Carter said he wanted any others to come forward. |
Staff who worked at the schools have "categorically denied" any involvement in abusing pupils. | Staff who worked at the schools have "categorically denied" any involvement in abusing pupils. |
Det Ch Insp Carter, of the Brunel Major Crime Unit, said early discussions had taken place with the Crown Prosecution Service over potential charges. | Det Ch Insp Carter, of the Brunel Major Crime Unit, said early discussions had taken place with the Crown Prosecution Service over potential charges. |
"I'm absolutely confident that we will be able to take information... that will enable them to make a decision regarding this case," he said. | "I'm absolutely confident that we will be able to take information... that will enable them to make a decision regarding this case," he said. |
Campaigner Roy Messenger said: "It seems to me like tomorrow, tomorrow - always getting the carrot in front of you and we will keep on chasing it - which isn't really good for the victims." | Campaigner Roy Messenger said: "It seems to me like tomorrow, tomorrow - always getting the carrot in front of you and we will keep on chasing it - which isn't really good for the victims." |
The former owner of the schools, Anthony Hurley, appeared in court in 2000 on allegations of cruelty and sexual abuse of children, but was deemed unfit to stand trial. | The former owner of the schools, Anthony Hurley, appeared in court in 2000 on allegations of cruelty and sexual abuse of children, but was deemed unfit to stand trial. |
He died in 2003. | He died in 2003. |
The investigation is being led by officers from Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Avon and Somerset Police forces. |
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