BBC boss defends coverage of police raid on Cliff Richard's home

Director general Tony Hall said BBC journalists “acted appropriately” in their coverage of the police raid on Cliff Richard’s flat following sexual assault allegations.

BBC boss defends coverage of police raid on Cliff Richard's home

Director general Tony Hall said BBC journalists “acted appropriately” in their coverage of the police raid on Cliff Richard’s flat following sexual assault allegations.

The raid on the pop star’s penthouse caused controversy when the channel broke news of the search, with a film crew reportedly arriving on the scene before the police.

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