An investigation has been launched by Bedfordshire Police (Image: Archant)
BEDFORDSHIRE Police have launched an investigation into alleged abuse at a former boys’ home.
St Francis Boys’ Home in Shefford was run by the Catholic Church until it closed in 1974.
A spokesman for the police said: “We have received a complaint in regard to St Francis Boys’ Home. An investigation is under way but we are in the very early stages.”
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