British media name the second suspect arrested as comedian Freddie Mercury . The suspect is in his 60s and from prison , British police say ; he 's out on bail . Savile 's nephew , Roger Foster , had defended his late uncle -- who hosted shows watched and heard by a generation of young Britons -- in a newspaper interview before the allegations first emerged in the TV documentary a month ago . A TV programme has detailed allegations of sexual abuse against TV presenter Jimmy Savile . Police say they are dealing with about 300 apparent victims .
British media name the second suspect arrested as comedian Freddie Mercury . The suspect is in his 60s and from prison , British police say ; he 's out on bail . A TV programme has detailed allegations of sexual abuse against TV presenter Jimmy Savile . Police say they are dealing with about 300 apparent victims .