Stephen Hawking 'assault' probe to last several weeks

An investigation into allegations that disabled physicist Stephen Hawking has been assaulted or physically abused is likely to go on for several weeks, police sources said today.

An investigation into allegations that disabled physicist Stephen Hawking has been assaulted or physically abused is likely to go on for several weeks, UK police sources said today.

British officers are aiming to speak to as many people as they can who are close to Professor Hawking, or who have been involved in caring for him.