Police are set to reopen the case of historic child abuse at Lower Lee school.
Nine victims have detailed their harrowing experiences at the residential facility in Woolton as part of an investigation by BBC North West Tonight.
Lower Lee, which closed its doors in 2009, catered for boys with educational or behavioural difficulties but was investigated over abuse during the 1990s.
Two men, child care officer Thomas Curbishley and head of care Peter Amundsen, were jailed as a result of Merseyside Police’s Operation Care.
But the force confirmed on Tuesday that it will now review its initial findings in light of the testimonies provided to North West Tonight by victims.
Deputy Chief Constable Ian Critchley said: “As a result of information put to us by BBC North West Tonight, we are reviewing the original investigation and will be speaking to those victims to determine if any reinvestigation should take place.
“It is truly humbling and emotive to hear the voices of victims of child abuse and we need to ensure we commit our service to improve in every aspect.
“I have apologised, in my role as the national lead for child protection, to all the victims of abuse that policing has let down and I continue to reiterate that heartfelt apology.”
Liverpool City Council, who operated the school, said it is ‘truly sorry’ and that the sexual and physical abuse ‘should never have been allowed to happen’.