Jim Davidson could face sex crime arrest
Sat May 11, 2013 1:52 pm
Falkland Islands police have asked the Met Police to investigate an allegation of sexual abuse by comedian Jim Davidson dating back about 30 years.
Mr Davidson, 59, is currently on bail for other alleged sex offences, having been arrested in January by detectives from Operation Yewtree.
A Falkland Islands police spokesman said they were awaiting the outcome of the Met investigation.
Mr Davidson's lawyer said he "vigorously denies" the claims.
Operation Yewtree was set up in the wake of widespread abuse by ex-BBC presenter and DJ Jimmy Savile.
It encompasses investigations specifically into the actions of Savile; allegations against "Savile and others"; and alleged complaints against other people unconnected to the Savile investigation.
Mr Davidson's arrest came under the third category.
A Falklands police spokesman said: "The Falkland Islands government have been made aware of allegations made against Jim Davidson.
"We have asked the Metropolitan Police to make inquiries relating to these allegations. We await the outcome of the investigation."
Mr Davidson's solicitor Henri Brandman said on Saturday: "Jim continues to vigorously deny the allegations that have been put to him and is helping the police as fully as possible in their inquiries.
"He has not been charged with any offence. Jim has not been interviewed in respect of any alleged incident with a woman suggested to have taken place in the Falkland Islands about 30 years ago.
"Unless and until he is interviewed on that subject, neither he nor I can make any comment in that respect."
Mr Davidson was bailed on Friday to an unspecified date in July.
Mr Davidson, 59, is currently on bail for other alleged sex offences, having been arrested in January by detectives from Operation Yewtree.
A Falkland Islands police spokesman said they were awaiting the outcome of the Met investigation.
Mr Davidson's lawyer said he "vigorously denies" the claims.
Operation Yewtree was set up in the wake of widespread abuse by ex-BBC presenter and DJ Jimmy Savile.
It encompasses investigations specifically into the actions of Savile; allegations against "Savile and others"; and alleged complaints against other people unconnected to the Savile investigation.
Mr Davidson's arrest came under the third category.
A Falklands police spokesman said: "The Falkland Islands government have been made aware of allegations made against Jim Davidson.
"We have asked the Metropolitan Police to make inquiries relating to these allegations. We await the outcome of the investigation."
Mr Davidson's solicitor Henri Brandman said on Saturday: "Jim continues to vigorously deny the allegations that have been put to him and is helping the police as fully as possible in their inquiries.
"He has not been charged with any offence. Jim has not been interviewed in respect of any alleged incident with a woman suggested to have taken place in the Falkland Islands about 30 years ago.
"Unless and until he is interviewed on that subject, neither he nor I can make any comment in that respect."
Mr Davidson was bailed on Friday to an unspecified date in July.
Re: Jim Davidson could face sex crime arrest
Sat May 11, 2013 3:09 pm
He went down there just after the conflict to entertain the troops,by the looks that's not all he entertained,
personally i think he's a tw*t of the highest order
personally i think he's a tw*t of the highest order
Re: Jim Davidson could face sex crime arrest
Sat May 11, 2013 6:22 pm
Looks like he's been Nick Nicked then.
Re: Jim Davidson could face sex crime arrest
Sat May 11, 2013 6:47 pm
I remember having a pint in the Castle Hotel (Caerphilly)back in the late 70's,he was taking the piss out of a few locals,when they had enough of the prick he hid behind a few of his minders the size of the incredible hulk 
,he'd been doing a few gigs in the double diamond at the time,he has always been full of himself 
,he'd been doing a few gigs in the double diamond at the time,he has always been full of himself
Re: Jim Davidson could face sex crime arrest
Sun May 12, 2013 11:21 am
Noticed he was at the last home match sat above the tunnel in the Grandstand.Must say dont like him a lot.