A soap star has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences against five teenage boys, according to reports.
The unnamed actor was detained by police who raided his home earlier this month over historic paedophile claims dating back to the 1990s.
A police spokesperson confirmed to The Sun: “Officers investigating allegations relating to the 1990s detained a man.
“He was arrested on suspicion of several sexual offences relating to five men who were teenage boys at the time of the alleged offending. He has been conditionally bailed while enquiries continue.”
During the raid, police reportedly seized computers and documents from the actor’s home.
The allegations date back to the 1990s when the suspect was appearing alongside some of Britain’s most famous stars in high-profile shows.
TV star arrest: The actor hasn’t been named
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The actor, who has not been named, was held for several hours before being released on bail.
He is understood to have had major roles in top TV programmes.
The investigation is focused on gathering evidence linked to the alleged abuse of five victims by the unnamed soap celebrity.
Police decided to act after examining each of the allegations and finding similarities.
TV star arrest: Police raided the actor’s home
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The actor denies the allegations, which have reportedly left his family, including his partner, shocked.
As per legal requirements, the suspect cannot be named at this stage of the investigation. The Sun, which broke the story, knows the identity of the actor but has not published it.
The claims date back to a period when the suspect was appearing in popular shows alongside some of Britain’s most famous names. The actor is said to be stunned by the historic allegations.
Despite the serious nature of the accusations, the soap star maintains his innocence.
He has been released on conditional bail while police enquiries continue.
The police investigation into the alleged historic child sex offences is ongoing.
TV star arrest: The actor cannot be named for legal reasons
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As the investigation progresses, the identity of the soap star remains protected by law.
A spokesperson stated that the actor “has been conditionally bailed while enquiries continue”.
The allegations involve five men who were teenage boys at the time of the alleged offences in the 1990s.
