File photo of Australian entertainer Rolf Harris. (Agence France-Presse)
London:
England's state prosecutors are examining a file of further allegations against disgraced veteran entertainer Rolf Harris, sources said Friday.
Harris, 85, a household name for decades in Britain and his native Australia, was interviewed under caution by officers in early February.
The television star, artist and songwriter, 84, was jailed for five years and nine months in July last year for a string of sexual assaults against girls.
He was found guilty of indecently assaulting four victims between 1969 and 1986, including the childhood best friend of his daughter Bindi.
The Crown Prosecution Service, which decides whether charges should be brought, said it was examining new material from the police's Operation Yewtree investigation into historic sex offences.
"The CPS has received a full file of evidence following the interview under caution of an 85-year-old man on February 3 and 4 at a police station in Stafford in relation to Operation Yewtree," a spokesman said.
"A decision will be made in due course."
The CPS declined to name the man, although it is understood to be Harris.
The Yewtree investigation was set up in the wake of revelations that Jimmy Savile, a fellow major BBC star, was a prolific abuser.
Harris painted an 80th birthday portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in 2005 and took part in her diamond jubilee celebrations in 2012. He has been honoured by both Britain and Australia, though has since been stripped of his medals.
As a singer, he topped the Australian charts in 1960 with "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" and the British charts in 1969 with "Two Little Boys".
Harris, 85, a household name for decades in Britain and his native Australia, was interviewed under caution by officers in early February.
The television star, artist and songwriter, 84, was jailed for five years and nine months in July last year for a string of sexual assaults against girls.
He was found guilty of indecently assaulting four victims between 1969 and 1986, including the childhood best friend of his daughter Bindi.
The Crown Prosecution Service, which decides whether charges should be brought, said it was examining new material from the police's Operation Yewtree investigation into historic sex offences.
"The CPS has received a full file of evidence following the interview under caution of an 85-year-old man on February 3 and 4 at a police station in Stafford in relation to Operation Yewtree," a spokesman said.
"A decision will be made in due course."
The CPS declined to name the man, although it is understood to be Harris.
The Yewtree investigation was set up in the wake of revelations that Jimmy Savile, a fellow major BBC star, was a prolific abuser.
Harris painted an 80th birthday portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in 2005 and took part in her diamond jubilee celebrations in 2012. He has been honoured by both Britain and Australia, though has since been stripped of his medals.
As a singer, he topped the Australian charts in 1960 with "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" and the British charts in 1969 with "Two Little Boys".
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