Jimmy Savile: allegations under investigation

On 10 October 2012, North Yorkshire Police received a report of a historic sexual offence linked to the Jimmy Savile enquiry.

The offence involving a young girl is alleged to have taken place in Scarborough in the late-1980s.

This is the first report received by the force in connection with the enquiry and it has been referred to the Metropolitan Police Service who are co-ordinating the investigation.

11.10am - 11 October 2012

On 11 October 2012 North Yorkshire Police received a further report of a historic sexual offence linked to the Jimmy Savile enquiry.

The offence involving a teenage girl is alleged to have occurred in Scarborough in the late-1960s.

This the second report the force has received in connection with the enquiry and it has been referred to the Metropolitan Police Service.

10.58am - 12 October 2012