Fact #112677
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Eight plain-clothes police officers, arrive in five unmarked cars and search a house belonging to Sir Cliff Richard in Sunningdale, Berkshire, England, UK, Europe, following allegations of sexual abuse during the 1980s of a boy aged under sixteen.Full article:
Sir Cliff Richard (official statement) : For many months I have been aware of allegations against me of historic impropriety which have been circulating online. The allegations are completely false.
Up until now I have chosen not to dignify the false allegations with a response, as it would just give them more oxygen. However, the police attended my apartment in Berkshire today without notice, except it would appear to the press. I am not presently in the UK but it goes without saying that I will cooperate fully should the police wish to speak to me. Beyond stating that today’s allegation is completely false it would not be appropriate to say anything further until the police investigation has concluded
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Up until now I have chosen not to dignify the false allegations with a response, as it would just give them more oxygen. However, the police attended my apartment in Berkshire today without notice, except it would appear to the press. I am not presently in the UK but it goes without saying that I will cooperate fully should the police wish to speak to me. Beyond stating that today’s allegation is completely false it would not be appropriate to say anything further until the police investigation has concluded