Live raid 'breached Cliff Richard's privacy'

An agreement between the BBC and police which led to a raid on Cliff Richard’s home being broadcast live around the world “certainly interfered with his privacy and may well have caused unnecessary distress”, according to an independent report.

A former chief constable has said South Yorkshire Police (SYP) should never have a made a deal with the broadcaster – a decision taken after BBC reporter Dan Johnson went to the force saying he knew they were investigating the veteran entertainer.