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Savile abuse claims: Met Police launch formal criminal inquiry
The Metropolitan Police have launched a "formal criminal investigation" into alleged incidences of sexual abuse by the late Sir Jimmy Savile.
Scotland Yard said more than 400 lines of inquiry had been "assessed" and over 200 potential victims of the former BBC DJ and presenter had been identified.
Commander Peter Spindler said a "staggering number of victims" had come forward.
He added the sexual exploitation had occurred during the victims' childhood.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20006049
