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Former Prime Minister in Jersey child abuse investigation

Sir Edward Heath 'does feature' as part of an investigation into historical child abuse allegations in Jersey, police have confirmed.

Jersey Police is believed to be one of three forces investigating allegations involving the former Prime Minister.

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Former Prime Minister in Jersey child abuse investigation

Sir Edward Heath Credit: PA Wire/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Former Prime Minister, Sir Edward Heath, 'does feature' as part of an investigation into historical child abuse allegations in Jersey, Police have confirmed.

Operation Whistle was set up by Jersey Police to look into cases of alleged historical child abuse and is working with the UK's Operation Hydrant, set up by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC).

An appeal was launched yesterday after The Independent Police Complaints Commission said it was looking into whether Wiltshire Police officers failed to investigate abuse claims made against Sir Edward in the 1990s.

Since the appeal, Wiltshire Police and the NSPCC say they have received a number of calls for information about child abuse allegations relating to Sir Edward, who died in 2005.

The States of Jersey Police can confirm that they are aware of the UK Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation into historical corruption allegations relating to child sexual abuse in Wiltshire.

Sir Edward Heath does feature as part of Operation Whistle, currently investigating historical allegations of abuse in Jersey.

– States of Jersey Police

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