MI5 'halted police child abuse investigation': Victims at children's home accuse security service of colluding to …

Victims of abuse at Kincora Children's Home say MI5 blocked investigation Claim staff members colluded with security services to protect abusers Campaigners are now taking legal action at the High Court in Belfast today Case is the first to examine allegations of a British state cover-up of abuse

By Rebecca Camber, Crime Correspondent For The Daily Mail

Published: 20:30 EST, 16 February 2015 | Updated: 03:24 EST, 17 February 2015

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MI5 blocked police investigations into sexual abuse at a childrens home to protect their intelligence gathering operation, campaigners will tell the High Court today.

Victims of abuse at the Kincora childrens home in Northern Ireland have accused senior members of the security services of colluding in protecting abusers from being investigated or prosecuted.

Campaigners are taking legal action at the High Court in Belfast to force a full independent inquiry with the power to force MI5 witnesses to testify and release documents.

Victims of abuse at the Kincor children's home in Northern Ireland, pictured, have accused senior members of the security services of blocking police investigations

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