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Police Vow To Continue Investigating Ted Heath Child Sex Abuse Claims

Despite MP’s  raising concerns over the cost of the inquiry, Police have announced they will continue their investigation into allegations of child sex abuse by late Prime Minister Edward Heath. Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Mike Veile has confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and said he is content with the scope of the inquiry. Russia Today reports: In a separate revelation, the police watchdog has found no evidence Wiltshire cops covered up alleged abuse by Heath in the 1990s. In a letter to the Home Affairs Select Committee (HASC), Veile said the investigation’s priority is to identify and safeguard children and vulnerable adults who may still be at risk. The chief constable said 16 officers are involved in the investigation, along with support with other forces, adding that external experts had been convened to scrutinize the investigation. He could not say when it will be completed. “Doing the right thing is more important than the reputation of Wiltshire Police, and at this stage I am satisfied that it is appropriate for the investigation to continue,” Veile said. Keith Vaz MP, who is chair of HASC, said “concerns had been expressed” about the reasoning behind the investigation and its cost. The [...]