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	'''Operation Yewtree''' (also known as the Yewtree Inquisition and the Savile Inquisition) is a police investigation into historical sexual abuse allegations in the [[UK]]<ref name="wikipedia">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Yewtree Operation Yewtree - Wikipedia]</ref>, some dating back more than 50 or 60 years. It began with the investigation into the British media personality Jimmy Savile (who died in 2011). The investigation led by the Metropolitan Police Service started in [[October]] [[2012]] but quickly expanded. After satisfying its original objectives instead of disbanding, it became a full criminal investigation involving inquiries into many living people (mostly involved in the entertainment industry). Described as a modern day witch hunt, it has so far led to 16 arrests <ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2560018/Freddie-Starr-vows-bring-Operation-Yewtree-knees-fourth-arrest-historical-sex-abuse-claims.html Freddie Starr vows to bring Operation Yewtree 'down on its knees' after fourth arrest over historical sex abuse claims]</ref> and one death. <ref name = "Smith">{{cite news \| url = http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/oct/29/jimmy-savile-accused-driver-found-dead \| publisher = The Guardian \| title = Former driver for BBC personalities found dead after failing to show in court \| date = 29 October 2013 \| accessdate = 29 October 2013}}</ref>		'''Operation Yewtree''' (also known as the Yewtree Inquisition and the Savile Inquisition) is a police investigation into historical sexual abuse allegations in the [[UK]]<ref name="wikipedia">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Yewtree Operation Yewtree - Wikipedia]</ref>, some dating back more than 50 or 60 years. It began with the investigation into the British media personality Jimmy Savile (who died in 2011). The investigation led by the Metropolitan Police Service started in [[October]] [[2012]] but quickly expanded. After satisfying its original objectives instead of disbanding, it became a full criminal investigation involving inquiries into many living people (mostly involved in the entertainment industry). Described as a modern day [[witch hunt]], it has so far led to 16 arrests <ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2560018/Freddie-Starr-vows-bring-Operation-Yewtree-knees-fourth-arrest-historical-sex-abuse-claims.html Freddie Starr vows to bring Operation Yewtree 'down on its knees' after fourth arrest over historical sex abuse claims]</ref> and one death. <ref name = "Smith">{{cite news \| url = http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/oct/29/jimmy-savile-accused-driver-found-dead \| publisher = The Guardian \| title = Former driver for BBC personalities found dead after failing to show in court \| date = 29 October 2013 \| accessdate = 29 October 2013}}</ref>

	During the course of the Yewtree Inquisition, a new term emerged in the British press called, ''[[Historical sex abuse (dictionary)\|historic or historical sex abuse]]'' investigation and allegations.		During the course of the Yewtree Inquisition, a new term emerged in the British press called, ''[[Historical sex abuse (dictionary)\|historic or historical sex abuse]]'' investigation and allegations.

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	'''Operation Hydrant''' is a British police investigation into allegations of [[child sexual abuse]]. It co-ordinates a number of other investigations by police forces throughout the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.scotland.police.uk/whats-happening/news/2015/may/update-on-operation-hydrant-child-sex-abuse-investigation\|title=Update on Operation Hydrant child sex abuse investigations \| publisher=Police Scotland\|date=May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.exaronews.com/articles/5568/police-investigate-76-politicians-over-claims-of-child-sex-abuse\|title=Police investigate 76 politicians over claims of child sex abuse\|publisher=Exaro News\|date=28 May 2015\|author=Mark Watts and Mark Conrad}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/may/20/1400-suspects-operation-hydrant-politician-and-celebrity-child-sex-abuse-inquiry\|title=1,400 investigated in child sex abuse inquiry, including politicians \|author=Sandra Laville\|date=20 May 2015\|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref> It is headed by Simon Bailey, the Chief Constable of Norfolk.<ref name=NPCCMay2015/>		'''Operation Hydrant''' is a British police investigation into allegations of [[child sexual abuse]]. It co-ordinates a number of other investigations by police forces throughout the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.scotland.police.uk/whats-happening/news/2015/may/update-on-operation-hydrant-child-sex-abuse-investigation\|title=Update on Operation Hydrant child sex abuse investigations \| publisher=Police Scotland\|date=May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.exaronews.com/articles/5568/police-investigate-76-politicians-over-claims-of-child-sex-abuse\|title=Police investigate 76 politicians over claims of child sex abuse\|publisher=Exaro News\|date=28 May 2015\|author=Mark Watts and Mark Conrad}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/may/20/1400-suspects-operation-hydrant-politician-and-celebrity-child-sex-abuse-inquiry\|title=1,400 investigated in child sex abuse inquiry, including politicians \|author=Sandra Laville\|date=20 May 2015\|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref> It is headed by Simon Bailey, the Chief Constable of Norfolk.<ref name=NPCCMay2015/>

	According to the National Police Chiefs' Council, as of May 2015, Operation Hydrant had information on "1433 suspects of which 216 are deceased, 666 suspects related to institutions, 261 classified as people of public prominence, [of which] 506 are classified as unidentified, [and] 357 institutions have been identified within the scope of the operation".<ref name=NPCCMay2015>{{cite web\|url=http://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/over-1400-suspects-investigated-for-child-sexual-abuse-by-people-of-public-prominence-or-within-institutions\|title=Over 1400 suspects investigated for child sexual abuse by people of public prominence, or within institutions\|date=20 May 2015\|publisher=National Police Chiefs' Council}}</ref>		According to the National Police Chiefs' Council, as of May 2015, Operation Hydrant had information on "1433 suspects of which 216 are deceased, 666 suspects related to institutions, 261 classified as people of public prominence, [of which] 506 are classified as unidentified, [and] 357 institutions have been identified within the scope of the operation".<ref name=NPCCMay2015>{{cite web\|url=http://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/over-1400-suspects-investigated-for-child-sexual-abuse-by-people-of-public-prominence-or-within-institutions\|title=Over 1400 suspects investigated for child sexual abuse by people of public prominence, or within institutions\|date=20 May 2015\|publisher=National Police Chiefs' Council}}</ref> "The traditional role of the police – to solve crimes brought to the police’s attention – has been transformed. This new inquisitorial form of policing is oriented towards the discovery of crimes not yet reported. So by regularly calling for people to come forth as victims of abuse, the police are indulging in a form of crime construction."<ref>[http://www.spiked-online.com/newsite/article/operation-hydrant-an-inquisition-for-the-21st-century/17008#.VaaIYfmk5OB Operation Hydrant: an Inquisition for the 21st century]</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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	\| 8 April 2014<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree" /> \|\| Unnamed 73-year-old man \|\| Unknown \|\| Arrested in North London on suspicion of sexual offences.<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree"/> \|\| On bail.<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree"/>		\| 8 April 2014<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree" /> \|\| Unnamed 73-year-old man \|\| Unknown \|\| Arrested in North London on suspicion of sexual offences.<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree"/> \|\| On bail.<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree"/>
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			==Operation Hydrant==
			'''Operation Hydrant''' is a British police investigation into allegations of [[child sexual abuse]]. It co-ordinates a number of other investigations by police forces throughout the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.scotland.police.uk/whats-happening/news/2015/may/update-on-operation-hydrant-child-sex-abuse-investigation\|title=Update on Operation Hydrant child sex abuse investigations \| publisher=Police Scotland\|date=May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.exaronews.com/articles/5568/police-investigate-76-politicians-over-claims-of-child-sex-abuse\|title=Police investigate 76 politicians over claims of child sex abuse\|publisher=Exaro News\|date=28 May 2015\|author=Mark Watts and Mark Conrad}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/may/20/1400-suspects-operation-hydrant-politician-and-celebrity-child-sex-abuse-inquiry\|title=1,400 investigated in child sex abuse inquiry, including politicians \|author=Sandra Laville\|date=20 May 2015\|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref> It is headed by Simon Bailey, the Chief Constable of Norfolk.<ref name=NPCCMay2015/>

			According to the National Police Chiefs' Council, as of May 2015, Operation Hydrant had information on "1433 suspects of which 216 are deceased, 666 suspects related to institutions, 261 classified as people of public prominence, [of which] 506 are classified as unidentified, [and] 357 institutions have been identified within the scope of the operation".<ref name=NPCCMay2015>{{cite web\|url=http://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/over-1400-suspects-investigated-for-child-sexual-abuse-by-people-of-public-prominence-or-within-institutions\|title=Over 1400 suspects investigated for child sexual abuse by people of public prominence, or within institutions\|date=20 May 2015\|publisher=National Police Chiefs' Council}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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	==Other criticism==		==Other criticism==
	Some have labelled Operation Yewtree a "[[witch-hunt]]",<ref name=guaridanwitchhunt>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jun/30/rolf-harris-conviction-vindication-operation-yewtree \|first=Joan \|last=Smith \|title=The Rolf Harris conviction is a vindication of Operation Yewtree \|work=The Guardian \|date=30 June 2014 \|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10937111/Witch-hunt-Operation-Yewtree-vindicated-by-Rolf-Harris-case.html \|work=The Daily Telegraph \|location=London \|title='Witch-hunt' Operation Yewtree vindicated by Rolf Harris case\|date=30 June 2014\|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=expresswitchhunt>{{cite news\|url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/421765/Yewtree-no-witch-hunt-Met-chief \|title=Yewtree no witch hunt: Met chief \|work=Daily Express \|location=London \|date=13 August 2013 \|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref> including director [[Terry Gilliam]],<ref name="guaridanwitchhunt" /> TV presenter [[Chris Tarrant]],<ref name="guaridanwitchhunt" /> and newspaper tycoon [[Eddy Shah]].<ref name="expresswitchhunt" />		Some have labelled Operation Yewtree a "witch-hunt",<ref name=guaridanwitchhunt>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jun/30/rolf-harris-conviction-vindication-operation-yewtree \|first=Joan \|last=Smith \|title=The Rolf Harris conviction is a vindication of Operation Yewtree \|work=The Guardian \|date=30 June 2014 \|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10937111/Witch-hunt-Operation-Yewtree-vindicated-by-Rolf-Harris-case.html \|work=The Daily Telegraph \|location=London \|title='Witch-hunt' Operation Yewtree vindicated by Rolf Harris case\|date=30 June 2014\|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=expresswitchhunt>{{cite news\|url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/421765/Yewtree-no-witch-hunt-Met-chief \|title=Yewtree no witch hunt: Met chief \|work=Daily Express \|location=London \|date=13 August 2013 \|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref> including director Terry Gilliam,<ref name="guaridanwitchhunt" /> TV presenter Chris Tarrant,<ref name="guaridanwitchhunt" /> and newspaper tycoon Eddy Shah.<ref name="expresswitchhunt" />

	In an article for ''[[The Spectator]]'', [[Rod Liddle]] criticised the handling of these cases by police, especially in the case of Freddie Starr, who was arrested four times and bailed nine times before being told he would not be charged, claiming: "the way the police have conducted the process is hugely unfair".<ref>{{cite web \|last=Liddle \|first=Rod \|title=The Nigel Evans case proves that juries are smarter than our liberal elite \|url=http://www.spectator.co.uk/columnists/rod-liddle/9185661/the-nigel-evans-case-proves-that-juries-are-smarter-than-our-liberal-elite/ \|work=The Spectator \|date=19 April 2014}}</ref> In the aftermath of Cliff Richard's August 2014 property search, human rights barrister [[Geoffrey Robertson]] wrote in ''[[The Independent]]'' that the long delays before announcing charges amounted to "outrageous treatment", adding: "This has been one of the most intolerable features of other high-profile arrests for 'historic' offences, namely the inability of police and prosecutors to deliver [[Magna ~~Carta]]’s~~ truly historic promise that justice will not be delayed."<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/the-way-the-police-have-treated-cliff-richard-is-completely-unacceptable-9672367.html \|title=The way the police have treated Cliff Richard is completely unacceptable \|date=16 August 2014 \|work=The Independent \|first=Geoffrey \|last=Robertson \|accessdate=16 August 2014}}</ref> After others, including Jim Davidson and Paul Gambaccini, were left on bail for many months before being told they would not face charges, Home Secretary [[Theresa May]] proposed that bail time be limited to 28 days.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-29624498 \|title=Police bail time limit for suspects considered \|publisher=BBC\|date=15 October 2014\|accessdate=30 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://news.sky.com/story/1394048/bail-limit-planned-after-celebrities-delays \|title= Bail Limit Planned After Celebrities' Delays \|work=Sky News \|date=18 December 2014 \|accessdate=18 December 2014}}</ref>		In an article for ''The Spectator'', Rod Liddle criticised the handling of these cases by police, especially in the case of Freddie Starr, who was arrested four times and bailed nine times before being told he would not be charged, claiming: "the way the police have conducted the process is hugely unfair".<ref>{{cite web \|last=Liddle \|first=Rod \|title=The Nigel Evans case proves that juries are smarter than our liberal elite \|url=http://www.spectator.co.uk/columnists/rod-liddle/9185661/the-nigel-evans-case-proves-that-juries-are-smarter-than-our-liberal-elite/ \|work=The Spectator \|date=19 April 2014}}</ref> In the aftermath of Cliff Richard's August 2014 property search, human rights barrister Geoffrey Robertson wrote in ''The Independent'' that the long delays before announcing charges amounted to "outrageous treatment", adding: "This has been one of the most intolerable features of other high-profile arrests for 'historic' offences, namely the inability of police and prosecutors to deliver Magna Carta’s truly historic promise that justice will not be delayed."<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/the-way-the-police-have-treated-cliff-richard-is-completely-unacceptable-9672367.html \|title=The way the police have treated Cliff Richard is completely unacceptable \|date=16 August 2014 \|work=The Independent \|first=Geoffrey \|last=Robertson \|accessdate=16 August 2014}}</ref> After others, including Jim Davidson and Paul Gambaccini, were left on bail for many months before being told they would not face charges, Home Secretary Theresa May proposed that bail time be limited to 28 days.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-29624498 \|title=Police bail time limit for suspects considered \|publisher=BBC\|date=15 October 2014\|accessdate=30 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://news.sky.com/story/1394048/bail-limit-planned-after-celebrities-delays \|title= Bail Limit Planned After Celebrities' Delays \|work=Sky News \|date=18 December 2014 \|accessdate=18 December 2014}}</ref>

	==People arrested==		==People arrested==

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	<blockquote>"It’s time to end this prurient charade, which has nothing to do with justice or the public interest. Adults and law-enforcement agencies must stop fetishising victimhood. Instead, we should focus on arming today’s youngsters with the savoir-faire and social skills to avoid drifting into compromising situations, and prosecute modern crime. As for law reform, now regrettably necessary, my recommendations are: remove complainant anonymity; introduce a strict statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions and civil actions; and reduce the age of consent to 13." <ref name="Hewson" /> </blockquote>		<blockquote>"It’s time to end this prurient charade, which has nothing to do with justice or the public interest. Adults and law-enforcement agencies must stop fetishising victimhood. Instead, we should focus on arming today’s youngsters with the savoir-faire and social skills to avoid drifting into compromising situations, and prosecute modern crime. As for law reform, now regrettably necessary, my recommendations are: remove complainant anonymity; introduce a strict statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions and civil actions; and reduce the age of consent to 13." <ref name="Hewson" /> </blockquote>

			==Other criticism==
			Some have labelled Operation Yewtree a "[[witch-hunt]]",<ref name=guaridanwitchhunt>{{cite web \|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jun/30/rolf-harris-conviction-vindication-operation-yewtree \|first=Joan \|last=Smith \|title=The Rolf Harris conviction is a vindication of Operation Yewtree \|work=The Guardian \|date=30 June 2014 \|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10937111/Witch-hunt-Operation-Yewtree-vindicated-by-Rolf-Harris-case.html \|work=The Daily Telegraph \|location=London \|title='Witch-hunt' Operation Yewtree vindicated by Rolf Harris case\|date=30 June 2014\|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref><ref name=expresswitchhunt>{{cite news\|url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/421765/Yewtree-no-witch-hunt-Met-chief \|title=Yewtree no witch hunt: Met chief \|work=Daily Express \|location=London \|date=13 August 2013 \|accessdate=7 August 2014}}</ref> including director [[Terry Gilliam]],<ref name="guaridanwitchhunt" /> TV presenter [[Chris Tarrant]],<ref name="guaridanwitchhunt" /> and newspaper tycoon [[Eddy Shah]].<ref name="expresswitchhunt" />

			In an article for ''[[The Spectator]]'', [[Rod Liddle]] criticised the handling of these cases by police, especially in the case of Freddie Starr, who was arrested four times and bailed nine times before being told he would not be charged, claiming: "the way the police have conducted the process is hugely unfair".<ref>{{cite web \|last=Liddle \|first=Rod \|title=The Nigel Evans case proves that juries are smarter than our liberal elite \|url=http://www.spectator.co.uk/columnists/rod-liddle/9185661/the-nigel-evans-case-proves-that-juries-are-smarter-than-our-liberal-elite/ \|work=The Spectator \|date=19 April 2014}}</ref> In the aftermath of Cliff Richard's August 2014 property search, human rights barrister [[Geoffrey Robertson]] wrote in ''[[The Independent]]'' that the long delays before announcing charges amounted to "outrageous treatment", adding: "This has been one of the most intolerable features of other high-profile arrests for 'historic' offences, namely the inability of police and prosecutors to deliver [[Magna Carta]]’s truly historic promise that justice will not be delayed."<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/the-way-the-police-have-treated-cliff-richard-is-completely-unacceptable-9672367.html \|title=The way the police have treated Cliff Richard is completely unacceptable \|date=16 August 2014 \|work=The Independent \|first=Geoffrey \|last=Robertson \|accessdate=16 August 2014}}</ref> After others, including Jim Davidson and Paul Gambaccini, were left on bail for many months before being told they would not face charges, Home Secretary [[Theresa May]] proposed that bail time be limited to 28 days.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-29624498 \|title=Police bail time limit for suspects considered \|publisher=BBC\|date=15 October 2014\|accessdate=30 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://news.sky.com/story/1394048/bail-limit-planned-after-celebrities-delays \|title= Bail Limit Planned After Celebrities' Delays \|work=Sky News \|date=18 December 2014 \|accessdate=18 December 2014}}</ref>

	==People arrested==		==People arrested==

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	'''Operation Yewtree''' (also known as the Yewtree Inquisition and the Savile Inquisition) is a police investigation into historical sexual abuse allegations in the [[UK]]<ref name="wikipedia">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Yewtree Operation Yewtree - Wikipedia]</ref>, some dating back more than 50 or 60 years. It began with the investigation into the British media personality Jimmy Savile (who died in 2011). The investigation led by the Metropolitan Police Service started in October 2012 but quickly expanded. After satisfying its original objectives instead of disbanding, it became a full criminal investigation involving inquiries into many living people (mostly involved in the entertainment industry). Described as a modern day witch hunt, it has so far led to 16 arrests <ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2560018/Freddie-Starr-vows-bring-Operation-Yewtree-knees-fourth-arrest-historical-sex-abuse-claims.html Freddie Starr vows to bring Operation Yewtree 'down on its knees' after fourth arrest over historical sex abuse claims]</ref> and one death. <ref name = "Smith">{{cite news \| url = http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/oct/29/jimmy-savile-accused-driver-found-dead \| publisher = The Guardian \| title = Former driver for BBC personalities found dead after failing to show in court \| date = 29 October 2013 \| accessdate = 29 October 2013}}</ref>		'''Operation Yewtree''' (also known as the Yewtree Inquisition and the Savile Inquisition) is a police investigation into historical sexual abuse allegations in the [[UK]]<ref name="wikipedia">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Yewtree Operation Yewtree - Wikipedia]</ref>, some dating back more than 50 or 60 years. It began with the investigation into the British media personality Jimmy Savile (who died in 2011). The investigation led by the Metropolitan Police Service started in [[October]] [[2012]] but quickly expanded. After satisfying its original objectives instead of disbanding, it became a full criminal investigation involving inquiries into many living people (mostly involved in the entertainment industry). Described as a modern day witch hunt, it has so far led to 16 arrests <ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2560018/Freddie-Starr-vows-bring-Operation-Yewtree-knees-fourth-arrest-historical-sex-abuse-claims.html Freddie Starr vows to bring Operation Yewtree 'down on its knees' after fourth arrest over historical sex abuse claims]</ref> and one death. <ref name = "Smith">{{cite news \| url = http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/oct/29/jimmy-savile-accused-driver-found-dead \| publisher = The Guardian \| title = Former driver for BBC personalities found dead after failing to show in court \| date = 29 October 2013 \| accessdate = 29 October 2013}}</ref>

	During the course of the Yewtree Inquisition, a new term emerged in the British press called, ''[[Historical sex abuse (dictionary)\|historic or historical sex abuse]]'' investigation and allegations.		During the course of the Yewtree Inquisition, a new term emerged in the British press called, ''[[Historical sex abuse (dictionary)\|historic or historical sex abuse]]'' investigation and allegations.

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	\| 5 February 2013 \|\| Unnamed 65-year-old man \|\| Unknown \|\| Arrested in South London on 5 February.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21333623\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Operation Yewtree: Man, 65, arrested in London\| date = 5 February 2013 \| accessdate = 5 February 2013 }}</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="mirror.co.uk"/>		\| 5 February 2013 \|\| Unnamed 65-year-old man \|\| Unknown \|\| Arrested in South London on 5 February.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21333623\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Operation Yewtree: Man, 65, arrested in London\| date = 5 February 2013 \| accessdate = 5 February 2013 }}</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="mirror.co.uk"/>
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	\| 28 March 2013 \|\| Rolf Harris \|\| Australian-born musician, singer-songwriter, painter, and television personality \|\| In late November 2012 an unnamed man in his 80s was questioned by the Metropolitan Police and his Berkshire house was searched.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20544939 \| publisher = BBC News \| title = Jimmy Savile investigation: Man in his 80s questioned \| date = 29 November 2012 }}</ref> He was arrested in Berkshire on 28 March 2013.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21972689\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Operation Yewtree: Man, 82, arrested in Berkshire\| date = 29 March 2013 \| accessdate = 29 March 2013 }}</ref> On 19 April this was stated by the BBC and other media sources to be Rolf Harris.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22212131\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Rolf Harris questioned in Yewtree sex offence probe\| date = 19 April 2013 \| accessdate = 19 April 2013 }}</ref> On 29 August Harris was charged with 13 separate offences relating to the abuse of minors.<ref>[http://www.thejournal.ie/rolf-harris-child-abuse-1059445-Aug2013/ The Journal, "Rolf Harris charged with 13 child sex offences dating from 1980 to 2012", 29 August 2013]</ref> On 23 December 2013, Harris was charged with 3 further separate sexual assault charges which are against females aged 19 in 1984, aged seven or eight in 1968 or 1969, and aged 14 in 1975.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25489501\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Rolf Harris facing three further sexual assault charges\| date = 23 December 2013 \| accessdate = 24 December 2013 }}</ref> Harris's trial began on 6 May 2014,<ref name=lbc-rolf-harris-trial>{{cite web\|url=http://www.lbc.co.uk/rolf-harris-appears-in-court-for-assault-trial-89960\|title=Rolf Harris Appears In Court For Assault Trial\|date=6 May 2014\|accessdate=10 May 2014\|publisher=LBC}}</ref> involving him being accused of grooming a friend of his daughter's from the age of 13 with evidence being an 'apology letter' allegedly written by Harris to the victim's family. Sasha Wass QC, prosecuting, said "Mr Harris was too famous, too powerful and his reputation made him untouchable".<ref name=bbc-news-rolf-harris-trial-letter>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27340134\|title=Rolf Harris trial: Entertainer 'assaulted friend of daughter'\|date=9 May 2014\|accessdate=10 May 2014\|publisher=BBC News}}</ref> \|\| ~~Trial ongoing as of 6 May~~ 2014.<ref ~~name~~=~~lbc~~-~~rolf-harris-trial~~ />		\| 28 March 2013 \|\| Rolf Harris \|\| Australian-born musician, singer-songwriter, painter, and television personality \|\| In late November 2012 an unnamed man in his 80s was questioned by the Metropolitan Police and his Berkshire house was searched.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20544939 \| publisher = BBC News \| title = Jimmy Savile investigation: Man in his 80s questioned \| date = 29 November 2012 }}</ref> He was arrested in Berkshire on 28 March 2013.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21972689\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Operation Yewtree: Man, 82, arrested in Berkshire\| date = 29 March 2013 \| accessdate = 29 March 2013 }}</ref> On 19 April this was stated by the BBC and other media sources to be Rolf Harris.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22212131\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Rolf Harris questioned in Yewtree sex offence probe\| date = 19 April 2013 \| accessdate = 19 April 2013 }}</ref> On 29 August Harris was charged with 13 separate offences relating to the abuse of minors.<ref>[http://www.thejournal.ie/rolf-harris-child-abuse-1059445-Aug2013/ The Journal, "Rolf Harris charged with 13 child sex offences dating from 1980 to 2012", 29 August 2013]</ref> On 23 December 2013, Harris was charged with 3 further separate sexual assault charges which are against females aged 19 in 1984, aged seven or eight in 1968 or 1969, and aged 14 in 1975.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25489501\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Rolf Harris facing three further sexual assault charges\| date = 23 December 2013 \| accessdate = 24 December 2013 }}</ref> Harris's trial began on 6 May 2014,<ref name=lbc-rolf-harris-trial>{{cite web\|url=http://www.lbc.co.uk/rolf-harris-appears-in-court-for-assault-trial-89960\|title=Rolf Harris Appears In Court For Assault Trial\|date=6 May 2014\|accessdate=10 May 2014\|publisher=LBC}}</ref> involving him being accused of grooming a friend of his daughter's from the age of 13 with evidence being an 'apology letter' allegedly written by Harris to the victim's family. Sasha Wass QC, prosecuting, said "Mr Harris was too famous, too powerful and his reputation made him untouchable".<ref name=bbc-news-rolf-harris-trial-letter>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27340134\|title=Rolf Harris trial: Entertainer 'assaulted friend of daughter'\|date=9 May 2014\|accessdate=10 May 2014\|publisher=BBC News}}</ref> \|\| Found guilty on 30 June 2014. Sentenced to five years and nine months in prison.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Rolf Harris jailed for five years and nine months\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28163593\|work=BBC News\|accessdate=4 July 2014}}</ref> Incarcerated at HM Prison Wandsworth.
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	\| 4 April 2013<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22024176\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Man arrested by Operation Yewtree officers\| date = 4 April 2013 \| accessdate = 4 April 2013 }}</ref> \|\| Unnamed 65-year-old man \|\| Unknown \|\| Arrested in Somerset on 4 April.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> On 16 October it was confirmed he would not be prosecuted.<ref name="ReferenceB">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24549938 Man freed without charge by Yewtree inquiry police]</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="ReferenceB"/>		\| 4 April 2013<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22024176\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Man arrested by Operation Yewtree officers\| date = 4 April 2013 \| accessdate = 4 April 2013 }}</ref> \|\| Unnamed 65-year-old man \|\| Unknown \|\| Arrested in Somerset on 4 April.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> On 16 October it was confirmed he would not be prosecuted.<ref name="ReferenceB">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24549938 Man freed without charge by Yewtree inquiry police]</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="ReferenceB"/>

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	\| 1 November 2012<ref name="bbc011112" /><ref name="Freddie Starr bailed" /> \|\| Freddie Starr \|\| Comedian \|\| Arrested a total of four times by February 2014.<ref>[http://news.sky.com/story/1210574/freddie-starr-rearrested-over-sex-abuse-claims Freddie Starr Rearrested Over Sex Abuse Claims] ''Sky News'', 12February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.</ref> On 6 May 2014, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that Starr would not be prosecuted.<ref name="The Guardian">{{cite web \| url = http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/may/06/freddie-starr-not-prosecuted-sex-offence-allegations \| title = Freddie Starr will not be prosecuted over sex offense allegations, says CPS \| date = 6 May 2014 \| accessdate = 6 May 2014 \| publisher = The Guardian}}</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="The Guardian"/>		\| 1 November 2012<ref name="bbc011112" /><ref name="Freddie Starr bailed" /> \|\| Freddie Starr \|\| Comedian \|\| Arrested a total of four times by February 2014.<ref>[http://news.sky.com/story/1210574/freddie-starr-rearrested-over-sex-abuse-claims Freddie Starr Rearrested Over Sex Abuse Claims] ''Sky News'', 12February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.</ref> On 6 May 2014, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that Starr would not be prosecuted.<ref name="The Guardian">{{cite web \| url = http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/may/06/freddie-starr-not-prosecuted-sex-offence-allegations \| title = Freddie Starr will not be prosecuted over sex offense allegations, says CPS \| date = 6 May 2014 \| accessdate = 6 May 2014 \| publisher = The Guardian}}</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="The Guardian"/>
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	\| 11 November 2012 \|\| Wilfred De'ath \|\| Author, journalist and former BBC producer \|\| Arrested in Cambridge on suspicion of connected sexual offences; he was later released on bail,<ref~~>{{cite web \| url~~ = ~~http://www.~~telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670035/Jimmy-Savile-police-arrest-third-man-over-historic-sex-abuse-allegations.html \| title = Jimmy Savile: police arrest third man over historic sex abuse allegations \| publisher = Telegraph \| accessdate = November 11, 2012 }}</~~ref~~> denying the claims made against him.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670403/I-know-how-Lord-McAlpine-feels-says-ex-BBC-producer-arrested-for-sex-abuse.html \| newspaper = The Telegraph \| title = I know how Lord McAlpine feels }}</ref> No charges were brought against De'ath after the complainant withdrew her statement, confirmed Alison Saunders the chief crown prosecutor for CPS London in March 2013.<ref name="BBC News">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21930181\|title=No charges against ex-BBC producer Wilfred De'Ath\|publisher=BBC News\|date=25 March 2013\|accessdate=25 March 2013}}</ref> De'ath was later told that he would not face any charges, and said that the police action had been "overzealous".<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21936350\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Police's Savile Yewtree inquiry 'has gone too far'\| date = 26 March 2013 \| accessdate = 26 March 2013 }}</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="BBC News"/>		\| 11 November 2012 \|\| Wilfred De'ath \|\| Author, journalist and former BBC producer \|\| Arrested in Cambridge on suspicion of connected sexual offences; he was later released on bail,<ref name="telegraph" /> denying the claims made against him.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670403/I-know-how-Lord-McAlpine-feels-says-ex-BBC-producer-arrested-for-sex-abuse.html \| newspaper = The Telegraph \| title = I know how Lord McAlpine feels }}</ref> No charges were brought against De'ath after the complainant withdrew her statement, confirmed Alison Saunders the chief crown prosecutor for CPS London in March 2013.<ref name="BBC News">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21930181\|title=No charges against ex-BBC producer Wilfred De'Ath\|publisher=BBC News\|date=25 March 2013\|accessdate=25 March 2013}}</ref> De'ath was later told that he would not face any charges, and said that the police action had been "overzealous".<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21936350\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Police's Savile Yewtree inquiry 'has gone too far'\| date = 26 March 2013 \| accessdate = 26 March 2013 }}</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="BBC News"/>
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	\| 15 November 2012<ref name=bbc15nov/> \|\| Dave Lee Travis \|\| Disc jockey, radio and television presenter \|\| Arrested in Bedfordshire on 15 November, Travis<ref name=bbc15nov/> was later released on bail. The police said allegations against him were unrelated to Savile, and Travis said his arrest had been on matters not linked to children.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20358716 \| publisher = BBC News \| title = DJ Dave Lee Travis says arrest not linked to children \| date = 16 November 2012 \| accessdate = 17 November 2012 }}</ref> Travis was re-arrested on 13 March 2013 on suspicion of further sexual offences.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21772616 \|title=BBC News - Dave Lee Travis arrested over new sex offence claims \|publisher=Bbc.co.uk \|date=2013-03-13 \|accessdate=2013-04-19}}</ref> Travis was charged on 15 August 2013 on suspicion of twelve historical sex offences.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23716575 Dave Lee Travis, ex-Radio 1 DJ, faces indecent assault charges]</ref> Following a trial at Southwark Crown Court, on 13 February 2014 Travis was found not guilty on twelve counts of sexual assault, with the jury unable to reach a decision on a further two counts.<ref name="BBC verdict">{{cite news \| url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26177136\| title= Dave Lee Travis trial: DJ cleared of indecent assault \| work=BBC News \| date=13 February 2014 \| accessdate=13 February 2014}}</ref> \|\| Not guilty.<ref name="BBC verdict" />		\| 15 November 2012<ref name=bbc15nov/> \|\| Dave Lee Travis \|\| Disc jockey, radio and television presenter \|\| Arrested in Bedfordshire on 15 November, Travis<ref name=bbc15nov/> was later released on bail. The police said allegations against him were unrelated to Savile, and Travis said his arrest had been on matters not linked to children.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20358716 \| publisher = BBC News \| title = DJ Dave Lee Travis says arrest not linked to children \| date = 16 November 2012 \| accessdate = 17 November 2012 }}</ref> Travis was re-arrested on 13 March 2013 on suspicion of further sexual offences.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21772616 \|title=BBC News - Dave Lee Travis arrested over new sex offence claims \|publisher=Bbc.co.uk \|date=2013-03-13 \|accessdate=2013-04-19}}</ref> Travis was charged on 15 August 2013 on suspicion of twelve historical sex offences.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23716575 Dave Lee Travis, ex-Radio 1 DJ, faces indecent assault charges]</ref> Following a trial at Southwark Crown Court, on 13 February 2014 Travis was found not guilty on twelve counts of sexual assault, with the jury unable to reach a decision on a further two counts.<ref name="BBC verdict">{{cite news \| url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26177136\| title= Dave Lee Travis trial: DJ cleared of indecent assault \| work=BBC News \| date=13 February 2014 \| accessdate=13 February 2014}}</ref> \|\| Not guilty.<ref name="BBC verdict" />

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	==People arrested==		==People arrested==
	<ref~~>[http://en.~~wikipedia~~.org/wiki/Operation_Yewtree Operation Yewtree (Wikipedia)]<~~/~~ref~~>		<ref name="wikipedia" />
	Former pop star and convicted sex offender Gary Glitter was arrested as part of the investigations into Savile on 28 October 2012;<ref name="telegraph-gary-glitter-arrested">{{cite news \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9638683/Jimmy-Savile-investigation-Gary-Glitter-arrested-on-sexual-offences.html \| title = Jimmy Savile investigation: Gary Glitter arrested on 'sexual offences' \| newspaper = The Telegraph \| date = 28 October 2012 \| accessdate = 28 October 2012 }}</ref><ref name=bbc-news-gary-glitter-arrested>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20114378\|title=Jimmy Savile: Former pop star Gary Glitter arrested by police\|date=28 October 2011\|accessdate=28 October 2011\|publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=guardian-gary-glitter-arrested>{{cite news \| last = Booth \| first = Robert \| title = Gary Glitter arrested by police on Jimmy Savile case \| url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/2012/oct/28/gary-glitter-arrest-jimmy-savile \| accessdate = 29 October 2012 \| newspaper = [[The Guardian]] \| date = 28 October 2012 }}</ref> he was questioned at a London police station for more than nine hours and bailed until December.<ref name=guardian-gary-glitter-arrested/>		Former pop star and convicted sex offender Gary Glitter was arrested as part of the investigations into Savile on 28 October 2012;<ref name="telegraph-gary-glitter-arrested">{{cite news \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9638683/Jimmy-Savile-investigation-Gary-Glitter-arrested-on-sexual-offences.html \| title = Jimmy Savile investigation: Gary Glitter arrested on 'sexual offences' \| newspaper = The Telegraph \| date = 28 October 2012 \| accessdate = 28 October 2012 }}</ref><ref name=bbc-news-gary-glitter-arrested>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20114378\|title=Jimmy Savile: Former pop star Gary Glitter arrested by police\|date=28 October 2011\|accessdate=28 October 2011\|publisher=BBC News}}</ref><ref name=guardian-gary-glitter-arrested>{{cite news \| last = Booth \| first = Robert \| title = Gary Glitter arrested by police on Jimmy Savile case \| url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/2012/oct/28/gary-glitter-arrest-jimmy-savile \| accessdate = 29 October 2012 \| newspaper = [[The Guardian]] \| date = 28 October 2012 }}</ref> he was questioned at a London police station for more than nine hours and bailed until December.<ref name=guardian-gary-glitter-arrested/>

	Comedian Freddie Starr was arrested on 1 November on suspicion of related offences and released on bail the following day.<ref name="bbc011112">{{cite web \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20174081 \| title = Freddie Starr arrested in Jimmy Savile abuse inquiry \| date = 1 November 2011 \| accessdate = 1 November 2011 \| publisher = BBC News }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/freddie-starr-bailed-by-jimmy-savile-investigation-police-8276523.html \| title = Freddie Starr bailed by Jimmy Savile investigation police \| date = 2 November 2011 \| accessdate = 2 November 2011 \| publisher = The Independent }}</ref> He was re-arrested on 24 April 2013.<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22282769 \| title = Operation Yewtree: Freddie Starr facing fresh claims \| accessdate = 24 April 2013 \| date = 24 April 2013 \| publisher = BBC News}}</ref>		Comedian Freddie Starr was arrested on 1 November on suspicion of related offences and released on bail the following day.<ref name="bbc011112">{{cite web \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20174081 \| title = Freddie Starr arrested in Jimmy Savile abuse inquiry \| date = 1 November 2011 \| accessdate = 1 November 2011 \| publisher = BBC News }}</ref><ref name="Freddie Starr bailed">{{cite news \| url = http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/freddie-starr-bailed-by-jimmy-savile-investigation-police-8276523.html \| title = Freddie Starr bailed by Jimmy Savile investigation police \| date = 2 November 2011 \| accessdate = 2 November 2011 \| publisher = The Independent }}</ref> He was re-arrested on 24 April 2013.<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22282769 \| title = Operation Yewtree: Freddie Starr facing fresh claims \| accessdate = 24 April 2013 \| date = 24 April 2013 \| publisher = BBC News}}</ref>

	On 11 November, former BBC producer Wilfred De'ath, who had been interviewed for the ''Exposure'' documentary, was arrested in Cambridge on suspicion of connected sexual offences; he was later released on bail,<ref name="telegraph">{{cite web \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670035/Jimmy-Savile-police-arrest-third-man-over-historic-sex-abuse-allegations.html \| title = Jimmy Savile: police arrest third man over historic sex abuse allegations \| publisher = Telegraph \| accessdate = November 11, 2012 }}</ref> denying the claims made against him.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670403/I-know-how-Lord-McAlpine-feels-says-ex-BBC-producer-arrested-for-sex-abuse.html \| newspaper = The Telegraph \| title = I know how Lord McAlpine feels }}</ref> No charges were brought against De'ath after the complainant withdrew her statement, confirmed Alison Saunders the chief crown prosecutor for CPS London in March 2013.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21930181\|title=No charges against ex-BBC producer Wilfred De'Ath\|publisher=BBC News\|date=25 March 2013\|accessdate=25 March 2013}}</ref> De'ath was later told that he would not face any charges, and said that the police action had been "overzealous".<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21936350\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Police's Savile Yewtree inquiry 'has gone too far'\| date = 26 March 2013 \| accessdate = 26 March 2013 }}</ref>		On 11 November, former BBC producer Wilfred De'ath, who had been interviewed for the ''Exposure'' documentary, was arrested in Cambridge on suspicion of connected sexual offences; he was later released on bail,<ref name="telegraph">{{cite web \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670035/Jimmy-Savile-police-arrest-third-man-over-historic-sex-abuse-allegations.html \| title = Jimmy Savile: police arrest third man over historic sex abuse allegations \| publisher = Telegraph \| accessdate = November 11, 2012 }}</ref> denying the claims made against him.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670403/I-know-how-Lord-McAlpine-feels-says-ex-BBC-producer-arrested-for-sex-abuse.html \| newspaper = The Telegraph \| title = I know how Lord McAlpine feels }}</ref> No charges were brought against De'ath after the complainant withdrew her statement, confirmed Alison Saunders the chief crown prosecutor for CPS London in March 2013.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21930181\|title=No charges against ex-BBC producer Wilfred De'Ath\|publisher=BBC News\|date=25 March 2013\|accessdate=25 March 2013}}</ref> De'ath was later told that he would not face any charges, and said that the police action had been "overzealous".<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21936350\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Police's Savile Yewtree inquiry 'has gone too far'\| date = 26 March 2013 \| accessdate = 26 March 2013 }}</ref>
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	\| 28 October 2012<ref name="telegraph-gary-glitter-arrested" /><ref name=bbc-news-gary-glitter-arrested /><ref name=guardian-gary-glitter-arrested /> \|\| Gary Glitter \|\| Former glam rock pop star and convicted sex offender \|\| After being questioned at a London police station for more than nine hours, Glitter was released on bail until December 2013,<ref name=guardian-gary-glitter-arrested/> upon which he was rebailed until February 2014.<ref name=express-gary-glitter-bailed-until-2014>{{cite web\|url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/443013/Gary-Glitter-bailed-until-2014\|title=Gary Glitter bailed until 2014\|date=14 November 2013\|accessdate=10 May 2014\|publisher=Northern and Shell Media}}</ref> Following a further rebail, he is currently on bail until June 2014.<ref name=itv-news-gary-glitter-rebailed-over-sex-claims>{{cite web\|url=http://www.itv.com/news/update/2014-03-28/gary-glitter-rebailed-over-sex-claims/\|title=Gary Glitter rebailed over sex claims\|date=29 March 2014\|accessdate=10 May 2014\|publisher=ITV News}}</ref> \|\| On bail until June 2014.<ref name=itv-news-gary-glitter-rebailed-over-sex-claims />		\| 28 October 2012<ref name="telegraph-gary-glitter-arrested" /><ref name=bbc-news-gary-glitter-arrested /><ref name=guardian-gary-glitter-arrested /> \|\| Gary Glitter \|\| Former glam rock pop star and convicted sex offender \|\| After being questioned at a London police station for more than nine hours, Glitter was released on bail until December 2013,<ref name=guardian-gary-glitter-arrested/> upon which he was rebailed until February 2014.<ref name=express-gary-glitter-bailed-until-2014>{{cite web\|url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/443013/Gary-Glitter-bailed-until-2014\|title=Gary Glitter bailed until 2014\|date=14 November 2013\|accessdate=10 May 2014\|publisher=Northern and Shell Media}}</ref> Following a further rebail, he is currently on bail until June 2014.<ref name=itv-news-gary-glitter-rebailed-over-sex-claims>{{cite web\|url=http://www.itv.com/news/update/2014-03-28/gary-glitter-rebailed-over-sex-claims/\|title=Gary Glitter rebailed over sex claims\|date=29 March 2014\|accessdate=10 May 2014\|publisher=ITV News}}</ref> \|\| On bail until June 2014.<ref name=itv-news-gary-glitter-rebailed-over-sex-claims />
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	\| 1 November 2012<ref name="bbc011112">{{cite web \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20174081 \| title = Freddie Starr arrested in Jimmy Savile abuse inquiry \| date = 1 November 2011 \| accessdate = 1 November 2011 \| publisher = BBC News }}</~~ref~~><ref~~>{{cite news \| url = http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/freddie-starr-bailed-by-jimmy-savile-investigation-police-8276523.html \| title~~ = Freddie Starr bailed ~~by Jimmy Savile investigation police \| date = 2 November 2011 \| accessdate = 2 November 2011 \| publisher = The Independent }}<~~/~~ref~~> \|\| Freddie Starr \|\| Comedian \|\| Arrested a total of four times by February 2014.<ref>[http://news.sky.com/story/1210574/freddie-starr-rearrested-over-sex-abuse-claims Freddie Starr Rearrested Over Sex Abuse Claims] ''Sky News'', 12February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.</ref> On 6 May 2014, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that Starr would not be prosecuted.<ref name="The Guardian">{{cite web \| url = http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/may/06/freddie-starr-not-prosecuted-sex-offence-allegations \| title = Freddie Starr will not be prosecuted over sex offense allegations, says CPS \| date = 6 May 2014 \| accessdate = 6 May 2014 \| publisher = The Guardian}}</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="The Guardian"/>		\| 1 November 2012<ref name="bbc011112" /><ref name="Freddie Starr bailed" /> \|\| Freddie Starr \|\| Comedian \|\| Arrested a total of four times by February 2014.<ref>[http://news.sky.com/story/1210574/freddie-starr-rearrested-over-sex-abuse-claims Freddie Starr Rearrested Over Sex Abuse Claims] ''Sky News'', 12February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.</ref> On 6 May 2014, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that Starr would not be prosecuted.<ref name="The Guardian">{{cite web \| url = http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/may/06/freddie-starr-not-prosecuted-sex-offence-allegations \| title = Freddie Starr will not be prosecuted over sex offense allegations, says CPS \| date = 6 May 2014 \| accessdate = 6 May 2014 \| publisher = The Guardian}}</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="The Guardian"/>
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	\| 11 November 2012 \|\| Wilfred De'ath \|\| Author, journalist and former BBC producer \|\| Arrested in Cambridge on suspicion of connected sexual offences; he was later released on bail,<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670035/Jimmy-Savile-police-arrest-third-man-over-historic-sex-abuse-allegations.html \| title = Jimmy Savile: police arrest third man over historic sex abuse allegations \| publisher = Telegraph \| accessdate = November 11, 2012 }}</ref> denying the claims made against him.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670403/I-know-how-Lord-McAlpine-feels-says-ex-BBC-producer-arrested-for-sex-abuse.html \| newspaper = The Telegraph \| title = I know how Lord McAlpine feels }}</ref> No charges were brought against De'ath after the complainant withdrew her statement, confirmed Alison Saunders the chief crown prosecutor for CPS London in March 2013.<ref name="BBC News">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21930181\|title=No charges against ex-BBC producer Wilfred De'Ath\|publisher=BBC News\|date=25 March 2013\|accessdate=25 March 2013}}</ref> De'ath was later told that he would not face any charges, and said that the police action had been "overzealous".<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21936350\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Police's Savile Yewtree inquiry 'has gone too far'\| date = 26 March 2013 \| accessdate = 26 March 2013 }}</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="BBC News"/>		\| 11 November 2012 \|\| Wilfred De'ath \|\| Author, journalist and former BBC producer \|\| Arrested in Cambridge on suspicion of connected sexual offences; he was later released on bail,<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670035/Jimmy-Savile-police-arrest-third-man-over-historic-sex-abuse-allegations.html \| title = Jimmy Savile: police arrest third man over historic sex abuse allegations \| publisher = Telegraph \| accessdate = November 11, 2012 }}</ref> denying the claims made against him.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/jimmy-savile/9670403/I-know-how-Lord-McAlpine-feels-says-ex-BBC-producer-arrested-for-sex-abuse.html \| newspaper = The Telegraph \| title = I know how Lord McAlpine feels }}</ref> No charges were brought against De'ath after the complainant withdrew her statement, confirmed Alison Saunders the chief crown prosecutor for CPS London in March 2013.<ref name="BBC News">{{cite web\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21930181\|title=No charges against ex-BBC producer Wilfred De'Ath\|publisher=BBC News\|date=25 March 2013\|accessdate=25 March 2013}}</ref> De'ath was later told that he would not face any charges, and said that the police action had been "overzealous".<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21936350\| publisher = BBC News \| title = Police's Savile Yewtree inquiry 'has gone too far'\| date = 26 March 2013 \| accessdate = 26 March 2013 }}</ref> \|\| No prosecution.<ref name="BBC News"/>

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	On 17 December 2013, Dr Michael Salmon, aged 78, who worked at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital where Savile allegedly abused some of his victims, was accused of assaulting four girls under the age of 16 between 1972 and 1985, including one count of rape.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/operation-yewtree-stoke-mandeville-doctor-aged-78-charged-with-child-rape-and-indecent-assault-9010412.html Oliver Duggan, "Operation Yewtree: Stoke Mandeville doctor aged 78 charged with child rape and indecent assault", ''The Independent'', 17 December 2013]. Retrieved 8 January 2014</ref>		On 17 December 2013, Dr Michael Salmon, aged 78, who worked at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital where Savile allegedly abused some of his victims, was accused of assaulting four girls under the age of 16 between 1972 and 1985, including one count of rape.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/operation-yewtree-stoke-mandeville-doctor-aged-78-charged-with-child-rape-and-indecent-assault-9010412.html Oliver Duggan, "Operation Yewtree: Stoke Mandeville doctor aged 78 charged with child rape and indecent assault", ''The Independent'', 17 December 2013]. Retrieved 8 January 2014</ref>

	On 8 April 2014, an unnamed 73 year old man was arrested in North London on suspicion of sexual offences.<ref>{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26941091 \| publisher = BBC News \| title = Man arrested in Operation Yewtree \| date = 8 April 2014 \| accessdate = 8 April 2014}}</ref>		On 8 April 2014, an unnamed 73 year old man was arrested in North London on suspicion of sexual offences.<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree">{{cite news \| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26941091 \| publisher = BBC News \| title = Man arrested in Operation Yewtree \| date = 8 April 2014 \| accessdate = 8 April 2014}}</ref>


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	\| 17 December 2013 <ref name="independent.co.uk">[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/operation-yewtree-stoke-mandeville-doctor-aged-78-charged-with-child-rape-and-indecent-assault-9010412.html Oliver Duggan, "Operation Yewtree: Stoke Mandeville doctor aged 78 charged with child rape and indecent assault", ''The Independent'', 17 December 2013]. Retrieved 8 January 2014</ref> \|\| Michael Salmon \|\| Medical doctor at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital, where Savile allegedly abused some of his victims \|\| Accused of assaulting four girls under the age of 16 between 1972 and 1985, including one count of rape.<ref name="independent.co.uk"/> \|\| On bail.<ref name="independent.co.uk"/>		\| 17 December 2013 <ref name="independent.co.uk">[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/operation-yewtree-stoke-mandeville-doctor-aged-78-charged-with-child-rape-and-indecent-assault-9010412.html Oliver Duggan, "Operation Yewtree: Stoke Mandeville doctor aged 78 charged with child rape and indecent assault", ''The Independent'', 17 December 2013]. Retrieved 8 January 2014</ref> \|\| Michael Salmon \|\| Medical doctor at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital, where Savile allegedly abused some of his victims \|\| Accused of assaulting four girls under the age of 16 between 1972 and 1985, including one count of rape.<ref name="independent.co.uk"/> \|\| On bail.<ref name="independent.co.uk"/>
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	\| 8 April 2014<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree"~~>{{cite news \| url = http:~~/~~/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26941091 \| publisher = BBC News \| title = Man arrested in Operation Yewtree \| date = 8 April 2014 \| accessdate = 8 April 2014}}</ref~~> \|\| Unnamed 73-year-old man \|\| Unknown \|\| Arrested in North London on suspicion of sexual offences.<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree"/> \|\| On bail.<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree"/>		\| 8 April 2014<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree" /> \|\| Unnamed 73-year-old man \|\| Unknown \|\| Arrested in North London on suspicion of sexual offences.<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree"/> \|\| On bail.<ref name="Man arrested in Operation Yewtree"/>
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