Cliff Richard issues statement after abuse investigation 'increases significantly to multiple allegations'

Police are unable to provide an exact date as to when the probe will end due to its expanding nature.

18:03 26 February 2015

The police investigation into singer Sir Cliff Richard has “increased significantly in size” and involves “more than one allegation”, it has been revealed.

Because of this, the police are unable to provide an exact date as to when the probe will end due to its expanding nature.

Sir Cliff, 74, was interviewed by the police regarding a claim of a sex crime involving a young boy in the 1980s. However, he was not arrested although police say that they are in close contact with his lawyers.

Meanwhile, Sir Cliff said that the claims were “absurd” and “untrue.”

“I have no idea where these absurd and untrue allegations come from. The police have not disclosed details to me. I have never, in my life, assaulted anyone and I remain confident that the truth will prevail. I have cooperated fully with the police, and will, of course, continue to do so.

"Beyond stating that the allegations are completely false, it would not be appropriate for me to say anything further until the investigation has concluded, which I hope will be very soon. In the meantime, I would, again, like to thank everyone for supporting me through this unbelievably difficult period," the statement said.