Cliff Richard is denying any wrongdoing - after police searched his property in connection with an alleged sex offence in the 1980s.
In a statement, he says he's been aware of claims made online against him 'for many months' - but insists they're 'completely false'.
A number of items have been taken from the home in ....Berkshire for further investigation, but no arrests have been made.
Police say the allegation involves a boy aged under 16 - and dates from the 1980s.
Detective Superintendent Matt Fenwick of South Yorkshire Police has given this statement
He says the search is not connected to Operation Yewtree. He also says nobody has been arrested.
South Yorkshire Police issued this statement:
South Yorkshire Police execute warrant at a property in Berkshire
South Yorkshire Police has gained entry to a property in the Sunningdale area of Berkshire.
Officers are currently searching the property.
A search warrant was granted after police received an allegation of a sexual nature dating back to the 1980s involving a boy who was under the age of 16 at the time.
No one has been arrested and the owner of the property was not present.
Cliff Richard's statement in full:
"For many months I have been aware of allegations against me of historic impropriety which have been circulating online. The allegations are completely false.
"Up until now I have chosen not to dignify the false allegations with a response, as it would just give them more oxygen.
"However, the police attended my apartment in Berkshire today without notice, except it would appear to the press.
"I am not presently in the UK but it goes without saying that I will co-operate fully should the police wish to speak to me.
"Beyond stating that today's allegation is completely false it would not be appropriate to say anything further until the police investigation has concluded."
