Man remanded over Jersey 'abuse'

The former care home has been the centre of a major police investigation

A man has appeared in court on three charges of sexually assaulting boys at a former children's home on Jersey.

Michael Aubin, 46, was remanded in custody by magistrates over the alleged abuse at Haut de la Garenne.

He is accused of indecent assault of a seven year old and 13 year old, and serious sexual assault of an eight year old, all between 1977 and 1980.

Two men have been charged over alleged abuse at the home, while another faces charges as part of a wider inquiry.

Mr Aubin's case has now been sent to the Royal Court, although a trial date has not been set.

Gordon Claude Wateridge, 77, originally from Croydon, south London, is charged with three offences of indecent assault on girls under 16 between 1969 and 1979 at Haut de la Garenne.

Earlier this month, Mr Wateridge was bailed by magistrates until 4 August while the charges against him are clarified.

Claude Donnelly, 68, of St Brelade, Jersey - arrested as part of a wider inquiry into child abuse - is charged with raping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl on Jersey between 1971 and 1974.