Jimmy Savile abuse claims reach 500, including child aged two

Children's charity NSPCC says Jimmy Savile may be the 'most prolific sex offender' it has ever encountered

Jimmy Saville at The Bupa Great North Run
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The number of reports of abuse by presenter Jimmy Savile has reached more than 500, including an alleged victim aged just two, according to research by the NSPCC.

The children's charity says the DJ may be the "most prolific sex offender" it has ever come across.

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