Cliff Richard sex crime probe widens ‘significantly’

The police investigation into veteran singer Cliff Richard has “increased significantly in size” and involves “more than one allegation”, South Yorkshire’s Chief Constable has revealed.

David Crompton said the “expanding nature” of the investigation meant he could not give a date when it would be concluded.

Richard said the claims against him were “absurd and untrue” and he had “never, in my life, assaulted anyone”.