He has long refused to give interviews or make public appearances, preferring to let his work speak for itself.

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During that time, he gave almost no interviews and repeatedly refused to discuss his future.

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He was arrested when the case file was reviewed by the Historical Enquiries Team but during police interviews he made a brief statement denying involvement and then refused to answer any questions put to him.

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