Now 21 suspects in abuse investigation into Cyril Smith and others

Date published: 15 May 2014


Greater Manchester Police say there are now 21 suspects, including former Rochdale MP Cyril Smith, in the investigation into alleged abuse at Knowl View School.

The suspects include former staff and pupils, seven are unidentified, the other 14 have been named.

Seven out of 10 alleged victims that have come forward as part of the investigation claim they were abused by Cyril Smith.

Matt O'Donoghue reports from Rochdale in a video on the ITV website:

http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2014-05-15/abuse-investigation-into-cyril-smith-and-others-at-former-rochdale-school-widens/

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