Jersey Police are investigating 71 allegations of historic child abuse, with 57 suspects identified. 16 of those are well-known figures including Jimmy Saville and former Prime Minister Edward Heath.
Jimmy Savile has been confirmed as a suspect in Operation Whistle, the police investigation into historical child abuse in Jersey.
16 well-known figures have been identified by the investigation, including former British Prime Minister Edward Heath.
71 allegations have been received by Jersey Police, with 57 suspects in total.
33 of those are dead, including 11 prominent public figures, leaving 24 suspect abusers still alive.
Jersey Police say they are confident there will be more prosecutions this year through the operation.
In October 2012 an alleged victim of Jimmy Savile's abuse spoke to ITV News.
'Sarah' said the celebrity visited the Haut de la Garenne children's home where she grew up, and groped her.
You can see Gary Burgess' report below, which was broadcast on 18th October 2012.
Jersey Action Against Rape has been named as one of the voluntary agencies police have been working with as part of 'Operation Rectangle.'
The force has issued an update on ‘Operation Whistle,’ the investigation into historical child abuse in Jersey.
16 well known figures have been identified as suspects in an ongoing investigation into historical child abuse in Jersey.