Police watchdog to investigate claims officer ‘acted on behalf’ of Jimmy Savile ‘The police watchdog is mounting an investigation into allegations an inspector intervened on behalf of Jimmy Savile during an inquiry into allegations he had sexually abused young girls. The West Yorkshire officer, who has now retired, is accused of inappropriately contacting Surrey detectives before they interviewed Savile in 2009 in connection with the allegations. The announcement came after a transcript of the interview was published by Surrey revealing how Savile bragged that he had “a collection” of police contacts in Leeds.’ Read more … Jimmy Savile told cop who caught him with girl to 'clear off, she turns 16 at midnight' ‘Jimmy Savile told a cop to “piss off” when he was caught trying to seduce an under-age girl in his Rolls-Royce. Ex-PC Paul Leonard says the twisted DJ, who was parked in a lay-by, said: “I’m waiting for midnight when she turns 16… so piss off if you want to keep your job.” Mr Leonard, 68, claimed yesterday: “There wasn’t a copper in Leeds who didn’t know Savile was a pervert.” Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Mr Leonard claimed it was common knowledge in the old Leeds City force that Savile “liked them young” – but his influence meant officers were too scared to confront him. Read more … http://www.davidicke.com/headlines/police-watchdog-to-investigate-claims-officer-acted-on-behalf-of-jimmy-savile/ Sent by gReader