Broadcaster Stuart Hall Held Over Rape Claim

Veteran sports broadcaster Stuart Hall has been arrested by Lancashire Police over an allegation of rape and indecent assault.

The 82-year-old was detained at his home in Wilmslow, Cheshire, earlier today, the force said.

He was taken to a police station for questioning on the allegations, described as "historic".

A spokesman said: "An 82-year-old man from Wilmslow in Cheshire has this morning been arrested by Lancashire Police at his home address on suspicion of rape and indecent assault.

Police carry evidence bags from the home in Wilmslow, Cheshire

"The man will be interviewed at a police station during the course of the day. The allegations are historic.

"We would encourage people with any information about sexual abuse or who has been a victim of sexual abuse to come forward and report their concerns confident in the knowledge it will be investigated appropriately and with sensitivity."

The former It's A Knockout presenter has been a familiar face and voice in British broadcasting for half a century and was awarded an OBE in this year's New Years Honours.

Police officers arrived at his home at around 8am and stayed until 2pm.

Sky's North of England Correspondent, Mike McCarthy, speaking from outside the house said: "Police have taken away a number of evidence bags, including it seems some documents and other items from the house."

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