Derbyshire police appeal over historic children's home '˜abuse'

Police are carrying out an investigation into alleged abuse that took place at two Derbyshire children's homes over 20 years ago.

The abuse alledgedly took place at the Greenacre’s home in Clay Cross and the Lindenhurst home in Chesterfield between 1983 and the early 1990s.

Two men aged 69 and 61 have been arrested in connection with the investigation and are currently on police bail.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who attended either home and may have been a victim of abuse between these dates.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire police on 101.