Detectives leading the investigation at Haut de la Garenne, one of the biggest abuse inquiries in British history, said the remains have undergone initial examinations in the UK.

The fragments and teeth, thought to be from a child aged four or five, will now undergo more tests including carbon dating and DNA testing.

A spokeswoman for Jersey Police said: "There have now been a total of five teeth found. These items have been sent for further examination in the UK. We are not expecting any update on these results before the beginning of next week."

More than 100 people claim they were abused at the home with allegations dating back to the 1960s.

Haut de la Garenne is at the centre of a historic abuse inquiry that has seen all care centres on Jersey investigated. Police have said there are more than 40 suspects. So far only one man has been arrested in connection with Haut de la Garenne.

Gordon Claude Wateridge, is charged with three offences of indecent assault on girls under 16 between 1969 and 1979 when he was warder at the home.

The 76-year-old, originally from Croydon, Surrey, appeared in court and his case has been adjourned for further hearings on Monday, June 9 and Monday, July 7. He has not yet entered a plea.

A second man has also been arrested as part of the wider inquiry into abuse. Claude Donnelly, of St Brelade, is charged with raping and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl between 1971 and 1974 on the island.

He appeared before magistrates on April 30 when the case was adjourned until May 28. The 68-year-old has not entered a plea.