Wales child abuse: 50 years of allegations reported
An independent investigation examining claims of historical child abuse at children's homes in north Wales has found "significant evidence of systemic and serious sexual and physical abuse".
Investigators in Operation Pallial have found evidence of 140 allegations of historical abuse between 1963 and 1992. Seventy six new complainants have also come forward.
The claims centre on 18 homes involving offences against boys and girls aged between seven and 19.
A total of 84 suspected offenders have been named - 75 male and nine female.
Of these, 16 have been named by more than one complainant.
The allegations reported to police date back to 1963.
Roger Pinney reports.