Comedian Freddie Starr was released on bail for a second time last night after being questioned by police investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal.

A lawyer who is representing more than 20 people who claim to have been sexually assaulted by Jimmy Savile has said that the BBC and three hospitals could face legal action from alleged victims.

Freddie Starr, who was arrested yesterday by police officers investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal, returned for further questioning today.