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07/05/2013
Jimmy Tarbuck Arrested Over Abuse Allegation
Jimmy Tarbuck, comedian and quiz show host, was arrested on April 26 in connection with an allegation of child sex abuse, North Yorkshire Police confirmed.
The 73-year-old was questioned about the allegation, which dates back to the 1970s, and was later released on bail pending further enquiries.
According to the BBC, the accusation is related to an alleged assault on a young boy, with Tarbuck’s arrest followed information being passed to North Yorkshire Police by office from Operation Yewtree.
However, a police statement stressed that the arrest was “not part of Yewtree, but a separate investigation" by North Yorkshire Police.
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The 73-year-old was questioned about the allegation, which dates back to the 1970s, and was later released on bail pending further enquiries.
According to the BBC, the accusation is related to an alleged assault on a young boy, with Tarbuck’s arrest followed information being passed to North Yorkshire Police by office from Operation Yewtree.
However, a police statement stressed that the arrest was “not part of Yewtree, but a separate investigation" by North Yorkshire Police.
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