London: Singer Cliff Richard says he is pleased with prosecutors' decision to drop an investigation into historical sexual abuse.
He said in a statement today he is "obviously thrilled that the vile accusations and the resulting investigation have finally been brought to a close."
The Crown Prosecution Service says there is insufficient evidence to prosecute and South Yorkshire Police have apologized for the handling of the case.
The 75-year-old singer said he had cooperated fully with the nearly two-year investigation.
He was questioned by detectives in 2014 but wasn't arrested or charged.
Richard has remained a popular act in Britain following his heyday in the late 1950s and early 1960s, just before the Beatles burst onto the music scene.
He said in a statement today he is "obviously thrilled that the vile accusations and the resulting investigation have finally been brought to a close."
The Crown Prosecution Service says there is insufficient evidence to prosecute and South Yorkshire Police have apologized for the handling of the case.
He was questioned by detectives in 2014 but wasn't arrested or charged.
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