Police Investigate Child Abuse at Oakbank School

Police are reopening investigations into allegations of child abuse at Oakbank School in Aberdeen, which closed in 2008 due to financial issues. This follows the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, which has received statements from former pupils about their experiences at the school, known for housing children with emotional and behavioral problems. Detectives are reaching out to former students to gather information, as Oakbank was previously under scrutiny for staff misconduct during its operational years. The inquiry is part of a broader investigation into various institutions that housed vulnerable children in Scotland from 1930 to 2014. As the inquiry progresses, former pupils have expressed mixed feelings about the renewed attention, with some sharing personal reflections online. This investigation is critical as it may shed light on the historical treatment of children in care facilities across Scotland.