Ted Heath would have been questioned over abuse claims, police say

Investigators say former PM would have been interviewed about claims he sexually abused children, if he were still alive

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The police report into claims Sir Edward Heath sexually abused children says that seven allegations of rape and sexual assault would have merited his interview under criminal caution had he still been alive.

The claims against Heath that would have merited interview under caution span 31 years. The alleged rape is claimed to have occurred in 1961, with the alleged victim being 11 years old.

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