Australian police release images linked to child abuse in hope of cracking cold cases

Photos of a fireplace, distinctive brickwork' and curtains released in hope a member of the public will recognise them

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Investigators have released images linked to historical child abuse matters in the hope the public can help crack the cold cases.

Helen Schneider, an Australian federal police commander, said she hoped the four background images" - released as part of the Trace an Object initiative - will help secure breakthroughs.