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Cliff Richard has denied any allegations of sexual abuse after police conducted a search of a house belong to Sir Cliff Richard in relation to a child sex offence.
Yesterday, the BBC report that a property in Sunningdale, Berkshire belonging to the singer has been searched, with a number of items removed.
Police say that the allegation in question is a historical offence, involving a boy under 16 and dated from the 1980s in the South Yorkshire area.
It has also been confirmed that the investigation is not related to Operation Yewtree.
Now, Sir Cliff Richard has issued the following statement:
"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 cooperate 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."
Sir Cliff, knighted in 1995, has sold more singles than any other male British artist and has set records as the only to have one top five ealbum in each of seven decades.
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