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Lord Brittan: Police probe 'ongoing' despite peer's death

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will continue to review an historical allegation of rape against former Home Secretary Lord Brittan, despite the peer's death aged 75.

The Conservative peer died at his London home following a long battle with cancer, his family said.

He was recently caught up in a row over allegations that he failed to act on evidence of child abuse by senior figures in Westminster in the 1980s.

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Prime Minister leads tributes to Lord Brittan

Former Home Secretary Lord Brittan has died aged 75 following a battle with cancer.

The Prime Minister led the many tributes tonight, and praised his long public service.

ITV News Political Correspondent Romily Weeks reports:

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