Monday, August 3, 2015

Sir Edward Heath named in child sex abuse investigation

Two old pals Ted Heath and Jimmy Savile
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is to investigate Wiltshire Police's handling of an alleged claim of child sexual abuse made about former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath.

The probe was launched following allegations that were made about the force's handing of the original investigation, which dates back to the 1990s.

The complaint is understood to have been made by a retired senior police officer. Wiltshire Police is now appeal for anyone who thinks they might have been a "victim" to come forward.

An IPCC spokesman said: "It is alleged that a criminal prosecution was not pursued, when a person threated to expose that Sir Edward Heath may have been involved in offences concerning children.

"In addition to this allegation, the IPCC will examine whether Wiltshire Police subsequently took any steps to investigate these claims."  (more...)


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