A convicted murderer has lodged a claim against Flintshire county council, alleging he suffered personal injury while in care at the notorious Bryn Estyn children's home.
Howard Hughes received a life sentence at Chester County Court for twice raping and then strangling seven-year-old Sophie Hook from Great Budworth, Cheshire.
Bryn Estyn is the children's home at the centre of 138 child abuse allegations.
Hughes' claim is believed to be for £50,000, although Zurich Municipal, who are handling the claim, refused to provide any details.
A Zurich spokesman said: "This will be managed in the same way as any other claim against the authority for allegations of child abuse."
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Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
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