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None of them disclosed any inappropriate touching from any Kreisch staff members, though Sue felt cause for concern for six of the children.

Detective Colin Eade had provided parents with his contact details so they could reach out with any questions or concerns.

He was only called by one parent after the meeting.

On Friday December 20, exactly one month after Ms Magnolia had first raised the alarm about Peter Ellis, Detective Ede closed the investigation, noting in his report, It is unlikely that these children will disclose sexual abuse.

The investigation is complete as far as the police are concerned.

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Despite the closure of the investigation, Peter Ellis was not reinstated at the creche.

Although Detective Collin Eade never met with Peter Ellis or interviewed him, he had notified the council that he was concerned by reports of Peter's rough behaviour with the children.

Quote, It is clear to me that Peter Ellis should not be involved in any way in the supervision or care of children.

I believe that we were very lucky to have this brought to our attention at this stage.

If he had continued on at the centre, things could have got worse.

Moreover, rumours were persisting and two parents had unenrolled their children from the civic creche, including Ms Magnolia.

She and a number of other parents had formed a support group and continued to worry about children who had been in Peter's care, including four children whom he was known to have babysat outside of the creche.

They kept questioning their own children about Peter and encouraged other parents to do the same.

They read aloud from the books that the DSW worker had suggested.

At least one mother told her daughter that Peter had been very naughty and was probably going to jail.