A soap opera star has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing five underage boys.
Police reportedly invaded the person’s home before arresting the actor, who cannot be named at this time, on suspicion of sexual offenses against children.
The star, who is believed to have a major role in a soap opera, has denied the allegations and is currently out on bail.
In making the arrest, police also confiscated computers and documents while searching for evidence related to the five alleged abuses.
the sun reported that agents visited the actor’s home earlier this month following accusations of pedophilia.
A soap opera star has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing five underage boys. Police reportedly invaded the person’s home before arresting the actor, who cannot be named at this time, on suspicion of sexual offenses against children (file image)
The allegations date back to the 1990s, when the suspect appeared alongside some of Britain’s most famous stars in several hit television shows.
His family, including his partner, were stunned by his arrest.
The soap star is also understood to be shocked by the allegations.
A police spokesman said: “A man has been arrested on suspicion of historic crimes against children involving five victims.” Officers investigating allegations relating to the 1990s arrested a man.
‘He was arrested on suspicion of several sexual offenses relating to five men who were teenagers at the time of the alleged offence.
“He has been released on parole while investigations continue.”