Hampshire police have confirmed to OnTheWight today they are investigating allegations surrounding former Prime Minister, Sir Edward (Ted) Heath.
Although Edward Heath’s name connected to claims of child sexual abuse has only become public in the last couple of days, Exaro News, revealed on Tuesday that Scotland Yard have been investigating the former Prime Minister for ten months.
Five police forces investigating
Hampshire are the fifth police force to confirm they are investigating allegations. They join Wiltshire, London, Jersey and Kent, but declined to comment further on what the allegations were.
A keen sailor, Ted Heath was a regular visitor to the Isle of Wight
Get in touch
If you are a victim of child sexual abuse or know of someone who is, you can call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or email [email protected] as they have dedicated staff in place to deal with victims.
Or if you have information that may help police please call them via 101.
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