01/11/2013

North Yorkshire Police Will Not Face Savile Action

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has ruled that North Yorkshire Police will not face any action over contact between its officers and Jimmy Savile.

The force had been investigated by the IPCC "in light of information received".

They have now said that following a review of "all relevant material", there will be no further action.

(MH/CD)

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