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.
Medomsley investigation widens
Police investigating the historic allegations of child abuse at a County Durham detention centre say that more than 60 alleged victims have now come forward. Durham Police reopened the case into sex abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre last month.
The scandal dates back to the 1970s and 80s when it is alleged inmates at the centre for young offenders were subjected to abuse. Previous police investigations led to two men being jailed. Detectives say that more alleged victims are expected to come forward.
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