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Rolf Harris faces new Yewtree sex offences allegations | Rolf Harris faces new Yewtree sex offences allegations |
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Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has been re-arrested by police over further allegations of sexual offences. | |
He was first arrested in March by officers from Operation Yewtree, set up after claims of sex abuse were made against BBC presenter Jimmy Savile. | He was first arrested in March by officers from Operation Yewtree, set up after claims of sex abuse were made against BBC presenter Jimmy Savile. |
His arrests are not connected to the Savile investigation. | His arrests are not connected to the Savile investigation. |
The Metropolitan Police said an 83-year-old had been "further arrested in connection with further allegations", and rebailed until later in August. | The Metropolitan Police said an 83-year-old had been "further arrested in connection with further allegations", and rebailed until later in August. |
Operation Yewtree was set up following the death of Savile in 2011, when hundreds of sex abuse allegations came to light. | Operation Yewtree was set up following the death of Savile in 2011, when hundreds of sex abuse allegations came to light. |
The Met Police have not named Mr Harris, instead describing him as Yewtree 5. | The Met Police have not named Mr Harris, instead describing him as Yewtree 5. |
He has been a fixture on British TV screens for more than 40 years, having arrived in the UK from his native Australia in 1952. | He has been a fixture on British TV screens for more than 40 years, having arrived in the UK from his native Australia in 1952. |
In May, Mr Harris, who lives in Berkshire, made his first public appearance since his arrest at a live show in Bristol. | In May, Mr Harris, who lives in Berkshire, made his first public appearance since his arrest at a live show in Bristol. |
He received multiple standing ovations and thanked fans for their support. | He received multiple standing ovations and thanked fans for their support. |
Operation Yewtree has three strands. One is looking specifically at the actions of Savile, while the second strand concerns allegations against "Savile and others". | Operation Yewtree has three strands. One is looking specifically at the actions of Savile, while the second strand concerns allegations against "Savile and others". |
The third strand relates to alleged complaints against other people unconnected to the Savile investigation. | The third strand relates to alleged complaints against other people unconnected to the Savile investigation. |