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Police branded 'inept' over handling of raid on Sir Cliff Richard's home

South Yorkshire Police has been branded 'inept' by MPs for the force's handling of a raid on Sir Cliff Richard's home which was broadcast live by the BBC, causing 'irreparable damage' to the singer’s reputation.

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BBC 'acted perfectly properly' in handling of Sir Cliff home raid

The BBC said it was pleased a report by the Home Affairs Committee confirmed it had acted "perfectly properly" in its handling of its broadcast of a raid on Sir Cliff Richard's home.

A BBC spokesman said: “The committee chairman has already said that the BBC acted ‘perfectly properly’ in handling this story, and we’re pleased today’s report confirms this.”

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