Cliff Richard stays silent on abuse queries

Singer Cliff Richard has declined to answer questions about sex abuse allegations as he took to the stage for the opening show of his 75th birthday tour.

The Living Doll singer was playing in front of several thousand fans at the Killarney’s INEC before he takes his latest show to the UK.

The 75-year-old spoke briefly to thank fans on the way in to the venue – his first stage appearances since the allegations emerged over a year ago – insisting he had to be “a little precious” about his voice. He ignored questions about police inquiries.