Sir Cliff Richard sex abuse investigation expanded as more allegations emerge

‘The investigation into historic sex offences against Sir Cliff Richard has expanded and now includes more than one allegation, South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have said.

Richard, 74, was questioned, but not arrested, last year over allegations he sexually assaulted a boy under the age of 16 at a religious rally in Sheffield in 1985.

South Yorkshire’s chief constable David Crompton said the investigation into the veteran singer has now “increased significantly in size” since his home was first raided by officers last August.

Crompton said he has written letter to Keith Vaz, chairman of the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee, to say he could not give a definite date when the investigation would be concluded, but the force is in regular contact with Richard.’

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