Cliff Richard rejects sexual assault allegation
In this Friday, July 27, 2012 file photo, British singer Cliff Richard arrives for the opening ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. British police say they are searching a house belonging to singer Cliff Richard in connection with sexual allegations dating back to the 1980s. AP
LONDON — British pop star Cliff Richard says police have questioned him about a sexual assault allegation.
A statement issued Sunday on behalf of Richard says the allegation that he assaulted a boy at a religious rally in Sheffield, northern England, in the 1980s is “completely false.”
Police, who do not name suspects unless they are charged, said a 73-year-old man was interviewed under caution at a police station Saturday. He was not arrested.
“Under caution” means the interview was recorded and could be used in future prosecutions.
Earlier this month police searched a house belonging to Richard near London after receiving what they called “an allegation of a sexual nature.”
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