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Rolf Harris arrested by Operation Yewtree police
Entertainer detained by officers investigating historic sex abuse allegations in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal
By James Meikle and Vikram Dodd
Rolf Harris has been arrested by police investigating historic sex abuse allegations following the Jimmy Savile scandal, according to a report in the Sun.
The 83-year-old Australian, a TV fixture for decades for his music, art and as a presenter of TV shows about animals, first came to Britain more than 60 years ago.
A spokesperson for the Met said: “We are not discussing the name of the individual.”
Harris was originally interviewed under caution by Scotland Yard officers on Operation Yewtree last November, five days after they visited his home in Berkshire when he was not there. The Met said in an earlier statement: “The man from Berkshire was interviewed under caution on suspicion of sexual offences after attending south London police premises by appointment. On 24 November 2012 officers had executed a search warrant at an address in Berkshire.”
It is understood that Harris was arrested last month but not charged with any offence. He has been bailed until May.
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