07/12/2012

Clifford Denies 'Damaging And Untrue' Allegations

Max Clifford, the celebrity PR consultant, has denied allegations of historical sexual abuse, saying the charges are “damaging and totally untrue.

Speaking outside Belgravia police station after being bailed he said that anyone who knew him would have "no doubt that I would never act in the way I have today been accused".

Clifford was arrested at his home in Surrey on Thursday morning by officers from Operation Yewtree, which was set up to investigate allegations made about Jimmy Savile. Officers have said however that Cliffords arrest is not connected to Savile.

Speaking to journalists Clifford said: "These allegations are damaging and totally untrue," he said.

"On a personal level, they are very distressing for myself, my wife and loved ones.

"Anyone who really knew me all those years ago, and those who have known me since, will have no doubt that I would never act in the way I have today been accused."

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