poet and rock singer Jim Carroll; and DJ AM, who survived a fiery 2008 plane crash with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.

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High-profile names held in connection with the investigation are PR consultant Max Clifford, comedian Freddie Starr, DJ Dave Lee Travis and comedian Jim Davidson - who all deny any wrongdoing.

BBC: Scotland Yard sign

Other high-profile names who were questioned in connection with the investigation are PR consultant Max Clifford, comedian Freddie Starr, DJ Dave Lee Travis and comedian Jim Davidson - who all deny any wrongdoing.

BBC: Rolf Harris questioned in Yewtree sex offence probe

Those arrested include pop singer Gary Glitter, comedians Freddie Starr and Jim Davidson, DJ Dave Lee Travis and PR consultant Max Clifford.

BBC: 'Significant' sex abuse arrests due says prosecutor