Dog indicates spots on bath in Haut de la Garenne cellar

UPDATE FOR MEDIA SENT AT 4.20 PM ON FRIDAY 7 MARCH 2008

This morning, (Fri 7 March) the specialist blood dog was put into the first room in the cellar at Haut de la Garenne. The dog indicated to two different spots within the bath.

Presumptive tests for blood have given a positive result.

However, it must be stressed that although the presence of blood in the bath corroborates the allegations made by some victims, there could also be an innocent explanation.

The blood will now be forwarded to a laboratory in the UK for further examination.

Work remains ongoing at Haut de la Garenne on Saturday 8 March but personnel are likely to have a day off on Sunday.

It is hoped that the team will get into the second cellar early next week - there is NO definite day for this yet.

THERE IS NO PLANNED MEDIA BRIEFING FOR SATURDAY 8 MARCH. If this changes we will advise you.

Louise Nibbs

Press Officer

States of Jersey Police