By Staff Writer

South Yorkshire Police has admitted it had been in contact with the BBC before searching Sir Cliff Richard’s home over an allegation of child abuse.

The force has been challenged as to how a BBC helicopter came to be on the scene to broadcast live footage of officers arriving at the singer’s home with a search warrant.

In a statement, it said it had been approached by BBC journalists with information about an investigation, and defended the media’s involvement in the story.

“Since the search took place a number of people have contacted the police to provide information and we must acknowledge that Read full story ›

Source: The Drum