Knowl View child sex abuse: CPS considering whether prosecutions can be brought
Date published: 17 September 2015
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is now considering the Knowl View child sex abuse allegations and whether prosecutions can be brought.
A spokeswoman for the CPS said: "We have received a file from Greater Manchester Police in relation to their investigations into allegations relating to Knowl View School. This is currently under review."
Greater Manchester Police acted after reports people were ordered to shred documents about abuse claims at Knowl View school between 1969 and 1995.
The school cared for boys from dysfunctional backgrounds and was open for more than 20 years.
Ex-pupils allege they were sexually and physically abused.
Twenty-eight people including former members of staff and pupils have been interviewed under caution as part of the inquiry, which was launched by Greater Manchester Police in 2012.
Police have also examined allegations made against the late Rochdale MP Cyril Smith, who allegedly abused 20 teenage boys between 1960 and 1987 at Knowl View, Cambridge House hostel, and others parts of the town.
GMP also appointed an independent panel to oversee their investigation into an alleged cover-up at Knowl View.
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