British newspaper reports Rolf Harris arrested in sex abuse inquiry
April 19, 2013 - 3:40PM
A well-known Australian entertainer arrested in Britain over sex abuse allegations has been publicly named for the first time as Rolf Harris, by British newspaper The Sun.
The Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid reported that 83-year-old Harris was arrested and questioned over historic sex abuse allegations by police investigating former BBC star Jimmy Savile. Harris has not been charged with any offence.
Until now, Harris' name has not been published by mainstream media organisations, who have referred to him as a well-known Australian entertainer from Berkshire. That is despite some bloggers and social media users publicly naming Harris.
Fairfax Media has not been able to independently confirm the arrested man's identity.
The Sun, the sister paper to the now defunct and discredited News of the World, reported that Harris was arrested on March 28, two days before his 83rd birthday, over alleged offences not linked to TV presenter Savile. Police have revealed that Savile, who died in 2011, abused hundreds of children and women over a 54-year period.
Police first raided Harris' Berkshire home on November 24 last year, but he was not at home, The Sun said. He was interviewed under caution on November 29 after attending a South London police premises by appointment.
After The Sun published the story, the news was reported by Sky News Australia.
Harris has performed several gigs and appeared on television since emerging as a suspect, The Sun reported. It is understood Harris vehemently denies any wrongdoing.
Scotland Yard has not publicly named the Australian entertainer.
At the time of the arrest on March 28, a Scotland Yard spokesman said a pensioner from Berkshire, west of London, was one of 11 people arrested so far under Operation Yewtree, which is investigating people linked to Savile.
The spokesman said there were three categories of people subject to the investigation: Savile himself, people close to the presenter and "others".
The then 82-year-old was in the last category which "is generally people who were in the public spotlight at around that time", the spokesman said.
Police stressed that last month's arrest was not connected to the specific allegations made against Savile.
The arrested man was bailed to a date in May, pending further inquiries.
UK tabloid The Sun has become the first media outlet in the world to identify Australian TV star and singer Rolf Harris as the man who was arrested in connection with sex offence allegations.
The Sun reported Harris 'vehemently denies' any wrongdoing and no charges have been laid.
The 82-year-old was held by local police as part of a police operation arising from an inquiry into late BBC entertainer Jimmy Savile.
The Murdoch-owned paper said police first raided Harris' Berkshire home on 24th November last year while he was not home. He was later interviewed under caution on 29th November after attending a South London police station by appointment.
Harris was widely named on social media as the man whom news outlets were quoting was the '82-year-old Australian entertainer' arrested in relation to the Jimmy Savile investigation.
He was in a difficult position (no pun intended) as he was identified in the press but not named. I'm not sure of all the legalities - but I imagine he wasn't in a position to defend himself. At least now it's out in the open.
Whenever you have an argument with someone, there comes a moment where you must ask yourself, whatever your political persuasion, 'am I the Nazi?'
the media and politics is infested with perverts. I have an old Betamax movie of Jacki McDonald that would make your hair stand on end. Or something stand on end.
Negative gearing is a form of leveraged speculation in which a speculator borrows money to buy an asset, but the income generated by that asset does not cover the interest on the loan
A negative gearing strategy can only make a profit if the asset rises so much in price that the capital gain is more than the sum of the ongoing losses over the life of the speculation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_gearing
I have no doubt for you it would seeing as you have a penchant for animals aint that right GoatLoveMan?
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the media and politics is infested with perverts. I have an old Betamax movie of Jacki McDonald that would make your hair stand on end. Or something stand on end.
Is that the one with the agricultural drainage pipe and the 2 hamsters?
the media and politics is infested with perverts. I have an old Betamax movie of Jacki McDonald that would make your hair stand on end. Or something stand on end.
Is that the one with the agricultural drainage pipe and the 2 hamsters?
No, the one with the Labrador.
Frank Castle
19 Apr 2013, 06:53 PM
frankrider
19 Apr 2013, 06:34 PM
Or something stand on end.
I have no doubt for you it would seeing as you have a penchant for animals aint that right GoatLoveMan?
Your writing seems a little inebriated there frank. Did you go down to rocky to collect the rent today, and blow the after tax profits on a Goony?
Negative gearing is a form of leveraged speculation in which a speculator borrows money to buy an asset, but the income generated by that asset does not cover the interest on the loan
A negative gearing strategy can only make a profit if the asset rises so much in price that the capital gain is more than the sum of the ongoing losses over the life of the speculation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negative_gearing
I really dislike that song "jake the Peg" ..was really stupid.
Sexual deviants do not deserve any o2..zilch
Newjerk? can you try harder than dig up another person's blog. My first promo was with Billabong and my name in English is modified with a T, am Perth born but also lived in Sydney to make my $$ It's Absolutely Fabulous if it includes brilliant locations, & high calibre tenants..what more does one want? Understand the power of the two "P"" or be financially challenged Even better when there is family who are property mad and one is born in some entitlements.....Understand that beautiful women are the exhibitionists we crave attention, whilst hot blooded men are the voyeurs ... A stunning woman can command and takes pleasure in being noticed. Seems not too many understand what it means to hold and own props and get threatened by those who do. Banks are considered to be law abiding and & rather boring places yeah not true . A bank balance sheet will show capital is dwarfed by their liabilities this means when a portions of loans is falling its problems for the bank.
Your writing seems a little inebriated there frank. Did you go down to rocky to collect the rent today,
You truly are an A Grade imbecile aren't you cockrider
As if I'd drive 700klm to collect rent when we have people called "Property Managers" and these modern systems called "Electronic Transfer"
And you think I am drunk - whats your excuse old man? Senility?
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and blow the after tax profits on a Goony?
I dont "Blow" the after tax profits on anything Rattling down debt or buying and or building assets that actually produce "Income" is what I do with my coin.
Speaking of blowing things, did you enjoy the goats?
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