Sir Cliff Richard sex accuser arrested over plot to blackmail pop legend
The singer, 75, finally found out last week he will face no charges after he was forced to wait 22 months under a cloud of suspicion
ONE of Sir Cliff Richard’s sex accusers was arrested over a plot to blackmail the pop legend, it has been revealed.
The man, in his 40s, contacted Sir Cliff’s aides after seeing cops raid his home and allegedly threatened to spread false stories unless he was paid.
After being arrested and quizzed by police, he is then said to have contacted a second force, which took his abuse claim seriously.
It was included in a file passed to prosecutors.
The alleged blackmailer is said to have had mental health problems and faced no charges.
Sir Cliff, 75, found out last week he will not be charged after 22 months under suspicion and is now said to be considering legal action.
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