By Greg Hazley
U.K. PR legend Max Clifford was arrested on “suspicion of sexual offenses,” according to reports.
Clifford, 69, runs London-based Max Clifford Associates and has represented high-profile clients during a 40-year career in PR. Clients include Simon Cowell, Wish.co.uk and Boux Avenue.
The BBC said officers in a British police investigation known as Operation Yewtree, which is probing child sex abuse by deceased BBC host Jimmy Savile, arrested Clifford but said the arrest is not connected to the allegations made against Savile.
Max Clifford is being interviewed by police,” she said in a statement. “Mr. Clifford will assist the police as best he can with their inquiries. When we are in a position to provide further information, we will
Clifford’s lawyer said in a statement that the PR guru is being interviewed by police. “Mr. Clifford will assist the police as best he can with their inquiries,” said attorney Charlotte Harris. “When we are in a position to provide further information, we will.”
Clifford told the Associated Press in October that he was fielding calls from high-profile prospective clients concerned about involvement in the Savile investigation.
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