Medomsley abuse investigation
Detectives have launched a new investigation into a former youth detention centre in County Durham amid allegations that hundreds of young inmates may have been systematically abused there in the 1970s and 80s.
Full report: Detectives reopen investigation into former youth detention centre
Detectives have reopened a major investigation into a former youth detention centre in County Durham. There are fresh claims that hundreds of its young teenage inmates may have been abused during the 1970s and 80s.
Two former members of staff have already been arrested and convicted for sex offences. Now, claims by one victim that he was raped every day for four months have prompted the new inquiry.
The man says there are many more victims and other perpetrators who have not yet been brought to justice.
Gregg Easteal reports.
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