Max Hastings says the allegations are ` ` very damaging '' and ` ` totally untrue '' The publicist did n't detail the allegations , except to say they dated from 1977 . ' Police say a man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault . `` Anyone who really knew me those years ago and those who have known me since will have no doubt that I would never act in the way I have today been accused . '' A major police investigation was sparked by a scandal involving late TV presenter Jimmy Savile .
Max Hastings says the allegations are ` ` very damaging '' and ` ` totally untrue '' The publicist did n't detail the allegations , except to say they dated from 1977 . ' Police say a man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault . A major police investigation was sparked by a scandal involving late TV presenter Jimmy Savile .