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The Indecent Singer

[The Sun] A major British music star is under investigation by police over an allegation that he indecently assaulted a young man.

The singer, a household name who is idolised by fans, is accused of groping the man in the toilets at a top Central London hotel.

He told detectives that the star loitered outside a cubicle and as he came out buttoning up his trousers, the singer put his hands round his private parts.

After being shrugged off by the man, the singer is then said to have gone up to his bedroom.

The incident is alleged to have happened ten years ago at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Knightsbridge.

At the time, the complainant is said to have been working in TV and had previously met the singer on another occasion through a mutual friend.

He reported it to police in October last year and gave a full statement setting out the allegations.

Detectives at Belgravia police station are investigating the historic case.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “On 5 October 2018, a man contacted police to allege that he was sexually assaulted by another man in February 2009 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Westminster SW1.

“Officers from Westminster are investigating. There has been no arrest.”

It is understood that there was no complaint made at the time of the alleged incident.

The complainant is purported to have come forward after suffering “psychological trauma” over the incident and is said to be planning to sue the singer for damages.

It comes amid a wave of A list celebrities and VIPs who have been outed for sex offences following the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

More than 80 women came forward in October 2017 to accuse the Hollywood mogul of serious sex offences.

It ushered in the #MeToo movement and led to a succession of stars such as Kevin Spacey being accused of using their position and status to sexually abuse victims.

A source stressed: “The allegation in this instance is a single matter and the police are trying to decide whether they can to take it forward.”

It’s understood the musician in question strenuously denies the allegation.

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[Optional] Do you think the singer will wind up being formally charged?

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  1. JulieMac says

    It isn’t Sir Elton John, I’m fairly sure of that. He and his husband were very much together and new fathers, if memory serves. In any case, he wouldn’t have done anything to hurt the people in his newly-sober life.
    I think this might be Adam Ant.

  2. mishmosher says

    Robbie Williams, Cliff Richard or even Elton John due to the ‘wind’ reference. Saying that, I wouldn’t say Elton John’s exactly idolised by his fans.

  7. DDivaB says

    I really, really hope this is not Dame Elton, an TBH, if it was, I wouldn’t care. She’s no Jimmy Saville.

  9. Mollumy says

    Wondering if it’s Tom Jones. Can’t think what tv programme he was on 10 yr ago but probably will get away with it. Don’t know why it’s taken this long to make the complaint

  13. KCeagle says

    Elton John

    Elton was also accused of groping his bodyguard a few years ago. The rocket man has deep pockets and can throw enough money at his problems to make them disappear. It appears that money and privilege can’t buy class… or the hottie of one’s desire.

  15. GretaGuesses says

    Elton John?

    Nope. Nothing will happen, if it’s Elton. He might pay the complainant some money to make it go away.

  23. Jelly Drop says

    Elton John?

    I am all for justice but 10 years after the fact to sue? I understand trauma can fester and charges can be pursued when ready but suing seems like taking advantage of the current environment to get money. I think he will just settle if the person wants money.

  29. ILUVCA4evr says

    Probably Elton John.

    Personally, I think its * to bring up something that happened so long ago and could’ve been dealt with then. This is out of hand. I know its not the ‘PC’ way right now. But c’mon, there has to be a line somewhere.

  33. thisgirl1 says

    Wow, it could be so many people: Elton John, Paul McCartney, Sting, Robbie Williams?

    I hope the singer is formally charged.

  34. 00112984 says

    Simon Cowell.

    I don’t think he’ll be charged. He’ll weasel his way out of this and pay people off.

  36. phlyfiremama says

    Robert Plant? He has a long long sordid history of going after 13-14 year old girls. It isn’t too much of a stretch for him to branch out!

  46. CanaryCry says

    Can’t be Boy George – he was in prison at the time, if memory serves me right.

    Is this Elton John? Or a boybander?

  51. pitbull says

    It seems a “he-said, he-said” issue. Unless other accusations arise, there is no pattern to substantiate the claims. I hope the guy isn’t doing this for a $ettlement.

  52. amagod121 says

    Oh, Sir Elton! Don’t you recall this song: “don’t hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself!”

    Optional: Nope. Too wealthy and powerful. And he’ll probably pay something to make this “problem” go away.

  53. HarrySA says

    Elton John (wind clue right at the end)

    Doubt this will ever get more air time. Celebs be powerful.