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West Yorkshire police is to publish the findings of its review into all the force's past contact with Jimmy Savile, who lived in Leeds.West Yorkshire police is to publish the findings of its review into all the force's past contact with Jimmy Savile, who lived in Leeds.
More than 40 victims from West Yorkshire have come forward since Operation Yewtree was launched by the Metropolitan police in October.More than 40 victims from West Yorkshire have come forward since Operation Yewtree was launched by the Metropolitan police in October.
A report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) published earlier this year said the West Yorkshire force claimed it had no information relating to Savile's crimes in the area, and highlighted failings of forces across Britain.A report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) published earlier this year said the West Yorkshire force claimed it had no information relating to Savile's crimes in the area, and highlighted failings of forces across Britain.
A force spokesperson said: "West Yorkshire police will [on Friday] publish the findings of an extensive force review into the late Jimmy Savile, his crimes and the force's relationship with him.A force spokesperson said: "West Yorkshire police will [on Friday] publish the findings of an extensive force review into the late Jimmy Savile, his crimes and the force's relationship with him.
"As well as publication of the report, a copy will be passed to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, whom matters were referred to some weeks ago.""As well as publication of the report, a copy will be passed to the Independent Police Complaints Commission, whom matters were referred to some weeks ago."
The spokesperson also said that "inquiries were continuing in an effort to identify" an anonymous letter sent to the force by Scotland Yard in 1998, which claimed Savile was a paedophile.The spokesperson also said that "inquiries were continuing in an effort to identify" an anonymous letter sent to the force by Scotland Yard in 1998, which claimed Savile was a paedophile.
Other issues identified by the HMIC report included two former West Yorkshire officers and a relative of an officer claiming they were aware of concerns regarding Savile's contact with young girls.Other issues identified by the HMIC report included two former West Yorkshire officers and a relative of an officer claiming they were aware of concerns regarding Savile's contact with young girls.
Newspaper reports were uncovered that indicated the DJ had been interviewed by West Yorkshire police in 1958 and was due to appear in court regarding allegations that he was involved in the sexual abuse of young girls.Newspaper reports were uncovered that indicated the DJ had been interviewed by West Yorkshire police in 1958 and was due to appear in court regarding allegations that he was involved in the sexual abuse of young girls.
The force has said one of the issues it was investigating was Savile's Friday coffee mornings, which were attended by a variety of people at his Leeds flat, including former and serving West Yorkshire police officers.The force has said one of the issues it was investigating was Savile's Friday coffee mornings, which were attended by a variety of people at his Leeds flat, including former and serving West Yorkshire police officers.
A separate matter, relating to a suggestion that a West Yorkshire officer "acted on behalf" of Savile by contacting Surrey police with the DJ's contact details ahead of a police interview in 2009, is being investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.A separate matter, relating to a suggestion that a West Yorkshire officer "acted on behalf" of Savile by contacting Surrey police with the DJ's contact details ahead of a police interview in 2009, is being investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
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