Man charged in Jersey child abuse investigation

April 30, 2008 in Community Care

Jersey police investigating child abuse charge man, 68
Detectives investigating allegations of child abuse on the island of Jersey yesterday charged a 68-year-old married man with rape, indecent assault and procuring an act of gross indecency. He is expected to appear before magistrates today.

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