Jim Davidson ‘vigorously denies’ claims

COMEDIA N Jim Davidson “vigorously denies” allegations made against him by two women, his solicitor said in a statement yesterday.

The former Generation Game and Big Break host was questioned by detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal over allegations dating back 25 years, his solicitor Henri Brandman said.

Scotland Yard said earlier that a 59-yearold was held in west London at around noon yesterday after a 53-year-old had been arrested in Hampshire at around 8am, both on suspicion of sexual offences linked to Operation Yewtree.

In a statement, Mr Brandman said: “Two women have made allegations in respect of Jim that date back approximately 25 years.

“The complainants were then in their mid 20s. Jim vigorously denies the allegations.

“He answered police questions as fully as he was able after this passage of time.

“He has not been charged with any offence. Neither he nor I will be making any further comment.”

The allegations are not directly linked to Savile, the Metropolitan Police said.

Davidson (59) was reportedly arrested at Heathrow A irport as he returned to the UK to be a contestant on Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother.

The station would not comment on his inclusion, but he had been preparing to take part in the show.

He will not now be taking part and programme chiefs are believed to be rejigging the line-up at the last moment.

Last night police said both men had been released on bail.

Jim Davidson is the latest person to be question as part of Operation Yewtree.