Police are searching the Berkshire home of Sir Cliff Richard in relation to alleged historic sex offence in South Yorkshire.
Richard, 73, has called the allegation “completely false”, and no no arrests have been made.
In a statement South Yorkshire Police, who are carrying out the search, said:
“South Yorkshire Police has gained entry to a property in the Sunningdale area of Berkshire.
“Officers are currently searching the property.
“A search warrant was granted after police received an allegation of a sexual nature dating back to the 1980s involving a boy who was under the age of 16 at the time.
“No one has been arrested and the owner of the property was not present.”
The investigation is not related to Operation Yewtree, which was set up by the Metropolitan Police in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal.
Richard issued a statement about the allegations, where he said:
“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 co-operate 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.”
