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02/11/2012
Freddie Starr Arrested In Jimmy Savile Inquiry
Freddie Starr has been arrested as part of the inquiry into sex abuse claims against Jimmy Savile.
The TV star was arrested in Warwickshire by Operation Yewtree officers.
He has be accused of sexual offences and bailed after questioning.
Star denies accusations of groping a 14-year-old girl while in a room with Savile.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a man in his 60s, from Warwickshire, at 17:45 on Thursday in connection with the investigation.
Scotland Yard is following around 400 lines of inquiry as part of the investigation into claims Savile abused hundreds of children.
(GK)
The TV star was arrested in Warwickshire by Operation Yewtree officers.
He has be accused of sexual offences and bailed after questioning.
Star denies accusations of groping a 14-year-old girl while in a room with Savile.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a man in his 60s, from Warwickshire, at 17:45 on Thursday in connection with the investigation.
Scotland Yard is following around 400 lines of inquiry as part of the investigation into claims Savile abused hundreds of children.
(GK)
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