Jimmy Savile Sex Abuse Investigation: Dave Lee Travis 'Arrested'

Ex-Radio 1 DJ 'Arrested In Jimmy Savile Investigation'

Former Radio 1 DJ Dave Lee Travis is the fourth man arrested by police investigating the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal, according to press reports.

The Metropolitan Police would not confirm the identity of the man although officers on Operation Yewtree confirmed on Thursday that a Bedfordshire man in his 60s had been arrested.

Dave Lee Travis, or DLT, was a Radio 1 DJ from 1968-93

Gary Glitter, Freddie Starr, and Savile's ex-producer, Wilfred De'ath, have also been arrested in the investigation.

So far, 450 victims have come forward and 200 allegations of sexual assault have been recorded, the majority of which are against Savile.

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