In brief
New South Wales Police have taken Alan Jones into custody as part of an investigation into multiple sexual abuse claims spanning nearly two decades.
Veteran radio broadcaster Alan Jones, once the voice of Sydney airwaves, has been arrested following an investigation into serious sexual abuse allegations. Local news sources have reported that the 83-year-old was taken into custody by detectives from the New South Wales Police Child Abuse Squad at his apartment in Circular Quay, Sydney, early Monday morning.The police operation stems from a strike force established in March to probe various incidents of indecent assault and sexual touching that reportedly occurred between 2001 and 2019. Authorities confirmed the arrest in an official statement, revealing that a search of Jones' property was conducted subsequent to his apprehension.A significant figure in Australian media, Jones has vehemently denied any wrongdoing in the past, particularly in relation to allegations that first surfaced via The Sydney Morning Herald earlier this year. Before making his mark in radio, he had a notable career as a rugby coach, leading the Australian national rugby union team from 1984 to 1988. He later transitioned to a successful radio career at local station 2GB, where he became a fixture in Sydney's broadcasting landscape, as well as hosting programs on Sky News Australia until his retirement in 2020 due to health reasons.Authorities are set to provide further updates about the investigation later today, as the case continues to develop.
