The music industry, and gossips everywhere, are awaiting more allegations of child sex against music and media personalities after the arrests yesterday of TV presenter Matthew Kelly and Tam Paton, the former manager of the Bay City Rollers.
The arrests were related to ongoing investigations into parties held by Jonathan King back in the seventies – the so called Walton Hop Disco. Offences committed at those parties only came to light a few years ago when a victim approached police with allegations against former Radio 1 DJ Chris Denning – a friend of King. The resulting police investigation saw both Denning and King jailed for their involvement.
When those crimes were being investigated a list of names, which included pop stars, a peer, a leading record producers and two DJS, also came under suspicion. Insiders now reckon more figures on that list may face arrest, and rumours are rife as to the identity of the prime suspects, which are said to include a top ten singer, a member of a world famous band and a high profile former Radio 1 DJ. Gossips may not have to wait much longer to find out.