Former Tory MP Harvey Proctor's home searched by police

The home of former Conservative MP Harvey Proctor has been searched by police investigating historical allegations of child abuse.

The BBC understands police from Operation Midland arrived at the house on the estate of Belvoir Castle, in Leicestershire, on Wednesday.

The investigation is looking at claims establishment figures abused boys.

Mr Proctor, 68, denied being part of any "rent-boy ring" or attending sex parties with prominent figures.

Tom Symonds reports.