[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?
HarrySA says
February 20, 2019 at 8:57 amElton John (wind clue right at the end)
Doubt this will ever get more air time. Celebs be powerful.
amagod121 says
February 20, 2019 at 8:58 amOh, 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.
pitbull says
February 20, 2019 at 9:03 amIt 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.
yo1774 says
February 21, 2019 at 1:03 pmExactly. There are a lot of chances this backfire big time
shoegal29 says
February 20, 2019 at 9:04 amIts Morrisey
Mumumumu says
February 21, 2019 at 9:24 amIn what universe is Morrissey considered a “household name”?
SassySeaDweller says
February 20, 2019 at 9:05 amRobbie Williams
emmalinasaurus says
February 21, 2019 at 7:38 pmYou have hit the nail on the head there
jeanmarieok says
February 20, 2019 at 9:07 amElton John I think
khaegar says
February 20, 2019 at 9:09 amMorrissey.
Doubtful he’ll be charged. But it will probably effect his upcoming tour.
CanaryCry says
February 20, 2019 at 9:19 amCan’t be Boy George – he was in prison at the time, if memory serves me right.
Is this Elton John? Or a boybander?
showmancer says
February 20, 2019 at 9:38 amMorrissey
montebell says
February 20, 2019 at 9:44 amI’ll go with Elton.
bertwheeler says
February 20, 2019 at 9:47 amCliff Richard
iamgreeny says
February 20, 2019 at 9:56 amMorrissey?
GirlWhy says
February 20, 2019 at 10:20 amSam Smith?
blueberry says
February 22, 2019 at 5:24 pmSo this is something he did as a seventeen year old before he was famous?
luxurypunk says
February 20, 2019 at 10:38 amElton John
No.
aaasheag says
February 20, 2019 at 10:46 amTom Jones
Elton John
Cliff Richard
badgerette85 says
February 20, 2019 at 10:59 amElton John?
Total guess.
BadBarbie says
February 20, 2019 at 11:09 amElton John
Sounds like a money grabber story.
heartcouture says
February 20, 2019 at 11:16 amElton John?
phlyfiremama says
February 20, 2019 at 11:34 amRobert 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!
PeachTea says
February 20, 2019 at 11:52 amTen years…. speaks volumes.
00112984 says
February 20, 2019 at 12:01 pmSimon Cowell.
I don’t think he’ll be charged. He’ll weasel his way out of this and pay people off.
thisgirl1 says
February 20, 2019 at 12:09 pmWow, it could be so many people: Elton John, Paul McCartney, Sting, Robbie Williams?
I hope the singer is formally charged.
faloola says
February 21, 2019 at 6:26 pmPaul McCartney absolutely does not seem like the kind of person who would do this TBH
Dragon Lady says
February 20, 2019 at 12:16 pmSinger: Boy George
traherne says
February 20, 2019 at 12:39 pmElton John
matildablu says
February 20, 2019 at 1:28 pmUm, Robbie Wiiliams?
ILUVCA4evr says
February 20, 2019 at 1:31 pmProbably 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.
SilverLining says
February 20, 2019 at 1:42 pmSir Elton John?
latangle says
February 20, 2019 at 2:17 pmElton John
dawnray says
February 20, 2019 at 2:23 pmHas Elton John written all over it.
oyevey says
February 20, 2019 at 2:25 pmElton John
spookie says
February 20, 2019 at 2:47 pmI immediately thought of Cliff Richard.
Jelly Drop says
February 20, 2019 at 2:59 pmElton 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.
nunnya says
February 20, 2019 at 3:22 pmTom Jones, maybe?
azifukare says
February 20, 2019 at 3:22 pmElton John
gunther85 says
February 20, 2019 at 3:45 pmRobbie Williams?
Doubt it…wasn’t he in the throes of addiction at the time?
Baileygirl says
February 20, 2019 at 4:08 pmHe will probably not be charged. I see a large financial settlement and a gag order.
I Am PunkA says
February 20, 2019 at 4:21 pmSir Elton
From 10 years ago, and reporting it now? Smacks of a money grab. So no.
UKGoss says
February 20, 2019 at 4:35 pmSounds like Elton John.
kittypryde777 says
February 20, 2019 at 4:39 pmMorrissey?
GretaGuesses says
February 20, 2019 at 5:15 pmElton John?
Nope. Nothing will happen, if it’s Elton. He might pay the complainant some money to make it go away.
angelbratt says
February 20, 2019 at 6:17 pmElton John?
KCeagle says
February 20, 2019 at 6:26 pmElton 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.
boyjack4 says
February 20, 2019 at 6:55 pmElton John
faloola says
February 20, 2019 at 6:57 pmRobbie Williams?
CanaryCry says
February 20, 2019 at 8:22 pmI’ll change my vote to Morrissey … he’ll probably get away with it, I’m afraid.
Mollumy says
February 20, 2019 at 10:09 pmWondering 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
lamama1979 says
February 20, 2019 at 10:19 pmWill Young
DDivaB says
February 20, 2019 at 10:46 pmI really, really hope this is not Dame Elton, an TBH, if it was, I wouldn’t care. She’s no Jimmy Saville.
RRRRRC says
February 20, 2019 at 11:34 pmRobbie Williams.
Catseyezzz says
February 21, 2019 at 8:09 amMorrissey