A former inspector has been referred to the police watchdog over claims he "acted on behalf" of Jimmy Savile by contacting officers before an interview.
The officer, who was from West Yorkshire Police, is accused of contacting Surrey Police before they questioned Savile over alleged sexual offences in 2009.
Prosecutors and police have already been criticised for missing the chance to bring the disgraced entertainer to court over the allegations before he died .... http://www.independent.co.uk
