New claim that former British PM Ted Heath raped 12-year-old boy, as police appeal to victims

Former British Prime Minister Edward Heath waves as he arrives at number 10 Downing Street in London in this file photo dated April 29, 2002. REUTERS/STR

A man has claimed he was raped aged 12 by former British Prime Minster Ted Heath, as police urge potential victims of the former prime minister to come forward.

An inquiry has been launched into an alleged cover-up of child sex allegations, amid claims that a prosecution against an individual was shelved after a threat was made to "expose" the Conservative politician.