Savile memorial defaced as more women come forward

Anger over Jimmy Savile’s alleged sex abuse, as more women make claims they were victims over many years, has led to a memorial being attacked and fears of further reprisals.

A historic rape allegation made against the late Top Of The Pops host has been referred to Scotland Yard by police in Surrey, and there have been revelations that other allegations against Savile were dropped because of a lack of evidence.

The BBC said it will assist police with investigations into child abuse claims involving the late DJ and TV host, with the testimonies of a number of alleged victims due to be screened tonight in a documentary.