13/06/2014 BBC News at Six

The school at the centre of abuse allegations in Rochdale.

Now a senior police officer says he was misled by the council.

He claims a report into sexual abuse in the 1990s

at Knowl View school was kept from him by Rochdale Council.

There are two ways people can lie to you, either not telling you what you

should know, or an outright lie. I think I was not told what I should

know. I think I was misled. from him by Rochdale Council.

We'll be looking at what happened at Knowl View and where this leaves

current investigations into decades of sexual abuse. Also tonight: As

insurgents get closer to Baghdad, Iraq's most senior Shia Muslim

cleric calls on his followers to take up arms. The pound hits a near

five-year high against the dollar as markets react to a possible interest

rate rise this year. Ed Miliband apologises after a photo of him with

the Sun newspaper angers the Hillsborough disaster families.

I will be reporting live from Brazil with the latest on the World Cup, as

England train ahead of their crucial opening match tomorrow. Back home,

England fans fly the flag as they gear up for the late-night showdown

with Italy. Hillsborough disaster families.

The Mayor and the Chancellor unveil plans to

kick start house building with the promise of 50,000 new homes.

Six men are jailed after pushing a shop owner under

a lorry as he chased them away from robbing his warehouse.

Good evening and welcome to the BBC News at Six.

A retired senior detective has told the BBC he was misled when he tried

to investigate a school in Rochdale at the centre of abuse allegations.

Bob Huntbach led the inquiry into people connected to Knowl View

School after it closed in 1995. He says he asked the local council

for all relevant paperwork but was never given a report detailing

serious sexual abuse at the school. Without this evidence he says

his inquiries came to nothing. Last week the author

of that report told the BBC he believed it was covered up.

Ed Thomas investigates. Knowl View, the school

at the centre of a growing scandal. For the first time we hear

from a mother whose son was repeatedly beaten.

To bruise his back, he must have stamped on him.

The senior detective who investigated the abuse.

I think I was not told what I should have been.

And the failure to protect children. Paedophiles have been operating

there unchecked since at least the early 1970s.

Linda's son was nine years old when he went to Knowl View,

a residential school for boys with behavioural problems.

Steven wasn't sexually abused but from the moment he arrived he

faced brutality. His face was smashed into a radiator

and caused him to have a nosebleed. He said they would take him back and

they would hit him with wet towels. It has ruined my son's life and it

has ruined a lot of other lives. This is what she was not shown, a

detailed report written by a health professional called Phil Shepherd

and sent to Rochdale Council. It stated the serious sexual abuse

of boys at Knowl View, warning of a public scandal.

If you had known about these reports, would your son

have been abused in that school? He wouldn't have been

there to be abused, no. How do you feel?

I still feel guilty. I feel as though I owe him

in some way. To make up for what he suffered

because I let him go there. It wasn't just parents who

didn't hear the full facts. Were you ever shown this report?

No. We have spoken exclusively to

retired detective Bob Huntbach. After Knowl View closed in 1995 he

investigated suspected paedophiles connected to the school, and asked

Rochdale Council for help. We asked for every bit of paperwork

they had in relation to Knowl View. Were you given this report?

No. What would you have done

if you had seen this? It would have been

a totally different enquiry with a different amount of staff

and effort put into it. There is

an obvious child protection issue. There are obvious criminal issues

that needed to be addressed. Do you think you were lied to?

There are two ways people can lie to you.

Either not telling you what you should know,

or an outright lie. I think I was not told what I should have known.

Misled? Misled.

He also wanted to investigate the late Cyril Smith, former Rochdale MP

and Knowl View governor. Without evidence,

his investigation failed. The questions around Knowl View

won't go away. There are two ongoing enquiries

to get to the truth. One, what did this place, Rochdale

Council, know about the abuse? And a separate police investigation

into the abusers and allegations of a cover up.

From reading the reports, the school should have been closed down.

Peter Garsden represents a Knowl View victim.

He believes the unpublished report into

the school provides key evidence about what Rochdale Council knew.

In the last 20 years I have been dealing with children's homes

investigation, I have never seen anything like this, where

a report has been done, itemising child abuse, and very little

reaction has resulted from it. Was it organised abuse?

I think it must have been. A paedophile ring?

I think so, yes. In Rochdale at that time.

Look at the evidence. Police say they are

following the evidence. Rochdale Council says it cannot

comment while an independent review into what happened

inside this school goes on. And Ed Thomas joins me now

from Rochdale. Investigations are going on. What

happens next? We have heard from important voices tonight, the mother

who says if she had been shown this report she would have taken her son

out of the school, the top detective in Rochdale in the year 2000, who

now says he is angry and disappointed that he was never shown

this report. We have also spoken to the senior investigating officer

into the current enquiry into abuse at Knowl View. He says if the police

officer was misled, that is a serious allegation to make. So who

saw this document? We know that in the 1990s there was a wide-ranging

enquiry into abuse at care homes across Greater Manchester, but we

don't know if any of the officers on that team saw this document. But the

truth will have to come out at some point. At the end of July, Rochdale

Council and this independent review into who knew what in this town will

be published. from Rochdale.

The most senior Shia Muslim cleric in Iraq has called on his countrymen

to take up arms against the Sunni Muslim fighters who are

continuing to seize territory and are closing in on Baghdad.

The militant group ISIS, which is linked to Al-Qaeda,

has advanced rapidly after taking Fallujah earlier this year, then

the country's second city Mosul on Monday, quickly followed by Saddam

Hussein's home town of Tikrit. They are now just 80 miles from the

Iraqi capital in Diyala Province. Jonathan Beale is in Baghdad.

This was the US military headquarters in Tikrit, Saddam

Hussein's home town, now taken over by ISIS. This unverified video shows

Islamist 's celebrating as they continued their advance. They are

also strengthening their grip on Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city.

No sign yet of a government led fight back. In fact, it is religious

leaders who are rallying the charge. Today, a representative of the most

senior Shia cleric urged his followers to take up arms.

TRANSLATION: We call on all those who can carry weapons to fight in

defence of the country and its holy sites, to volunteer and join

security forces. And in a southern city, home to some of Shia Muslim's

most sacred shrines, men have been signing up to fight the militants

linked to Al-Qaeda. The cost is not just the human misery of refugees

fleeing their homes. It is hard to see how this cycle of sectarian

violence will end. ISIS propaganda videos worn Shia Muslims that they

will be shown no mercy. We have received reports of the summary

execution of Iraqi soldiers during the capture of Mosul, and of 17

civilians in one Particular St. In Baghdad, there is still some

security and order, but even here know one is just relying on

government forces to protect them. Militias, too, are making their

mark. Even though there are soldiers here the Iraqi army, these Shia

militia have just arrived. It shows that there is little confidence in

the government, and that they are taking control of their own

security. Iraq's prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, faces his toughest

challenge yet to keep this increasingly fractured nation

together. I would describe the mood here as

nervous, rather than panic. There are police and military checkpoints

in the city and in a few hours there will be a curfew in place. Nouri

al-Maliki, the pie Mr, has tried to take charge, going to a city 100

kilometres west of here, surrounded by the Islamist 's. He is sending a

message. He has also taken down most social media sites, but he is a man

who needs help and he does not know where or when it is coming.

Jonathan Beale is in Baghdad. Barack Obama has again made it clear

this evening that he will not send US troops into Iraq to quell

the Sunni insurgency and called on the Iraqi government to solve

the problem for its own people. He did say he's

considering other options to help the Iraqis but stopped short

of saying what they were. So how can

the Sunni militants be stopped? Frank Gardner reports.

Life under ISIS, a show of strength on the streets of Iraq and Syria

by the extremist Sunni militia group now threatening Baghdad.

ISIS, the Islamic State in Iraq and Levant, has become infamous

for its bombings, beheadings and crucifixions.

Its ideology is anathema to the West and now Washington is

considering its response. We will not be sending US troops

back into combat in Iraq but I have asked my national security team to

prepare a range of other options that could help support Iraq's

security forces, and I will review those options in days ahead.

Iraq is no longer home to US combat troops but the Pentagon still has

a string of military bases across the region.

It has the use of airfields in nearby Kuwait, Qatar,

Turkey and Jordan. Out of Bahrain,

the US Navy's Fifth Fleet has fighter jets and cruise missiles.

There are also unmanned reaper drones that can loiter

for hours over a target, carry out reconnaissance, or fire missiles.

But it is fast jets, like these F18 Hornets, that Iraq is requesting.

If deployed, they could have a major impact on the militants' advance,

at least in the short-term. The United States clearly has

the military assets in the region to act if they want to.

Air strikes from Doha, or moving drones in to target militants.

This would be a disaster. The United States don't know

who they would be bombing. They would drive popular alienation

which is at the root of this present crisis anyway.

Bombing the militants would also change the dynamic of this war,

putting America squarely on the side of Iraq's Shia dominated government,

against Sunnis on the ground. And potentially making the West

the target for homecoming foreign fighters from ISIS.

Frank Gardner, BBC News. The value of the pound rose today

on the currency markets after the Governor of the Bank

of England indicated last night that interest rates could go up

before the end of the year. At one point the pound reached

a near five-year high against the dollar.

And in more good news for the economy, a major credit

ratings agency said the UK's economic outlook had improved.

Our economics correspondent Simon Jack has more.

There was surprise in the city at last might's announcement by the

Governor of the Bank of England that interest rates may rise this year,

not next, as markets had expected. Markets had been pricing in the

expectation that rates would start to rise as of the start of next

year. The governor might have thought that was complacent and

wanted to give the markets a heads up, that if economic growth

continues, inflation starts to rise, wages start to rise, then interest

rates could go up earlier. After the announcement, the pound jumped in

value, approaching a five-year peak of nearly $1 to the pound. Higher

rates make deposits in sterling more attractive. The mixed reaction was

also to be found on the streets of Belfast today. We are on a tracker

mortgage, so that would be cause for concern. It is good for me because I

have a teacher's pension, so I could invest the money at high interest.

Perhaps it is not surprising that people were taken off guard by Mark

Carney's message. Hang on a minute, isn't this the man who told us just

a year ago that interest rates would not rise for three years? Yes, but

he said at the time that that would change if unemployment started to

fall quickly, which it has, surprising everyone. Quiet job

centres gives him something else to worry about. Companies may have to

pay workers more and pass the cost on in the form of higher prices. How

high will interest rates go. Although we may start early on the

path to normality, there is no hurry to get there.

It's day two of the World Cup in Brazil.

And the pick of today's three matches kicks off in less than two

hours, when Spain takes on its big European rival, the Netherlands.

And the moment of truth for England is almost here.

They have one final day to fine tune their preparations

before playing their opening game against Italy tomorrow evening.

Ben Brown is in Rio. Ben...

England are training tonight in the ferocious heat of the Amazonian

rainforest ahead of their crucial match against Italy tomorrow.

It's crunch time for Roy Hodgson's side - a game they dare not lose.

And some of their most dedicated fans have made the long journey half

way round the world to be there as our sports correspondent,

Natalie Pirks, reports from Manaus. Manaus is a paradox. Almost 2

million people call it home, yet it is in the heart of the rainforest,

only accessible by plane or boat. 3000 England fans are expected to

make the journey into the place dubbed the Paris of the tropics. On

the banks of the Rio Montenegro, many have set up camp. It is the

nature bit as well as the football bit. I have never been to a

rainforest before. I have no idea there would be so much noise. We did

not get any piranha fish. We did get fish but no primers. The fans of

doing them proud. There is only one reason England fans have made this

journey and that is happening tomorrow. There is plenty to fit in

the jungle but the manager suggests Italy is not one of them. That is

despite the presence of Mario Balotelli and England 's chief

tormentor when they were knocked out of the Euros, Andrea Pirlo. The pace

and the ability we have, I do not fear it will be anything like what

happened in Kiev two years ago. That is history. The strong bond that

players share is the most important thing about this England team.

Always been trading very hard. In our spare time, we can have downtime

and playing FIFA or table tennis. Just having a good time. In a

country known for samba beats, the England band are moving to their own

rhythm. As temperatures soar, the teams may need some divine

intervention to make additions more favourable for both sides. -- Condon

shows. We have spent the day with some fans in Berkshire. Wide eyed

optimism at Newbury in Berkshire from a generation yet to be scarred

by decades of English footballing failure in foreign lands. Do you

think England could win the World Cup? Yes. Why is that? We have good

penalty takers. Are you sure? We have a young team that is good. The

players had lots of potential. Will you be very disappointed if they do

not win? Yes. It might be something you have to get used to, like the

rest of us. Yes. The grown-ups are also hoping their team will hit the

heights but are not so convinced it will happen. I think we have no

chance. It is about the heat. The flags have been put on display in

the Saint Georges Bunds have been baked. Expectations are a little

downbeat. Do you think England will win? I hope so. It is hard to tell.

We would like to think they would. In fairness, Newbury is more of a

horse racing tan than a footballing hotbed. The pessimism here does seem

to be shared across the country. According to a survey, England fans

are more gloomy about their team 's World Cup prospects and any other

nation taking part, except of course the younger supporters. They may

have to get used to disappointment but for now they can at least

continue to dream. Let's go to

our chief sports correspondent, Dan Roan, who's in Manaus where

England will be playing tomorrow. Our England ready? It is a defining

moment for the Roy Hodgson and his team. It is arguably the most exotic

location that had to play in. They are a useful side, they support

their manager. They have had a relatively and troubled build-up,

compared with tournaments in the past. It is uncharted territory.

Many of the players have not been on this kind of stage facing this kind

of opponent. In and have not been to a major footballing nation on a

World Cup or European Championship stage since 2002 and they do not

tend to start these tournaments very well. Those trends have to end here

tomorrow. There will be no excuses. The heat is ferocious. The picture

is not great but it applies to both teams. Why Hodgson knows if England

lose it will make qualifying difficult. His journey with this

team may come to an abrupt end. There is a huge amount at stake.

FIFA have suspended for three months brands Beckenbauer. He is accused of

failing to cooperate with the guitar corruption enquiry. -- Qatar.

England will be playing tomorrow. Ed Miliband has apologised

for the offence caused to people on Merseyside after being

photographed with a special World Cup edition of The Sun newspaper.

The photo has prompted a Labour city councillor there to resign.

All three main party leaders were all pictured holding the paper.

It's has been widely boycotted in Liverpool

after it reported what turned out to be lies about Liverpool fans in the

wake of the Hillsborough disaster. Judith Moritz reports.

This free promotional copy of the Sun newspaper was sent to 22 million

British homes yesterday. It was not, however, delivered in

Liverpool, where 25 years after Hillsborough, the paper is still

widely boycotted for its coverage of the disaster. Here the hurt still

runs deep. When the three main party leaders each post with the special

edition of the paper it caused controversy on Merseyside with

particular criticism for Ed Miliband from some Labour MPs and the

Liverpool man who said he had insulted everyone in the city. I get

angry with anybody who backs the sun. Anybody who has anything

associated with it. I was disappointed that Ed Miliband did

not realise how hurtful and how sensitive it is. The offence began

in 1989 when the Sun published this article headlined, the truth, which

contained lurid allegations about how Liverpool fans were involved in

the disaster. The paper has thanked Ed Miliband in taking part in its

campaign and the Labour leader said he did save to promote England 's

bid to win the World Cup. He has also said he understands the anger

felt by many on Merseyside over Hillsborough towards the paper. He

says he is sorry for any who feel offended. At an inquest in

Warrington, it did not satisfy those who had been briefed by the

disaster. In it could lose him a lot of votes. It could cost them. This

evening, the Liverpool councillor resigned in protest. In this city,

anger towards the sun is as strong as it ever was. England have taken a

convincing lead. Joe Root made his maiden test double century against

Sri Lanka. They are 131 npower -- they are 130 141 in reply.

Judith Moritz reports. Now, was Hans laid low by

the door of the Millennium Falcon? The actor, Harrison Ford,

is recovering in hospital after breaking his ankle

on the set of the new Star Wars movie being filmed at Pinewood.

Officially police said the actor had been injured by a garage door but

fans of the iconic films have other ideas, as Duncan Kennedy reports.

I've got a really bad feeling about this.

Prophetic words from a prolific actor.

Spoken 37 years ago, during the original Star Wars, Han Solo has

been hamstrung by a broken ankle. I'm sure Luke wasn't

on that thing when it blew. It happened at Pinewood Studios,

during filming of Star Wars Episode VII.

Some reports say Harrison Ford's foot was hit by a garage door, but

others that it was a spaceship door. Possibly a door like this, on this

type of spaceship - the famous Millennium Falcon, which appeared

in the original Star Wars movie. The spaceship, like Harrison Ford,

has legendary status, especially for the biggest of Star Wars fans.

We know the Millennium Falcon is involved.

I believe this is where Harrison has had the accident, doing something

with the Millennium Falcon. But everything is top secret.

It's rare for A-listers like Harrison Ford to have

a serious accident on set. An investigation is now under way.

The 71-year-old actor has spent the past 24 hours in this Oxford

hospital, getting treatment for the injury.

An injury that, despite his treatment here,

is likely to keep Harrison Ford out of filming for some time,

although Disney, Star Wars' makers, says production will continue.

News of the ankle break broke in America overnight.

Although there is concern his injury might delay the premiere of Star

Wars, it's his release from hospital but most are interested in now.

A a change on the way this weekend. There will be a fair bit of cloud.

On the satellite sequence you can see where the cloud is at the

moment. It is drifting its way ever southwards. It is beginning to

produce some sharp showers across northern England. They made ten

country as we go through the overnight period. -- turn thundery.

By dawn, most of the showers will have drifted away. In the East

temperatures will only rise by a few degrees. We have a cool breeze from

the North Sea. It will be much cooler there. There is a lot of

cloud around and a few showers drifting their way from east to

west. Some parts of western Scotland will do quite well, still some

warmth to be found in Glasgow, 21 degrees. 18, 19 degrees in Northern

Ireland. One or two light showers. One or two showers dotted around in

England and Wales. There will be some spells of sunshine but always

quite cool on the North Sea coast. Images will be a bit higher in the

South and West. 21, 20 2 degrees is where we should be. The weather is

likely to play a part in Brazil. In the jungle, it'll be hot and humid

and quite testing. On our shores, a similar day on Sunday. It will be a

dry day with bright spells coming and going and top temperature of

about 21, 20 2 degrees. It will feel pleasant in the south-west where the

winds are that bit lighter. That is it.