Image caption Jim Davidson 'vigorously denies' the allegations made about him

Falkland Islands police have asked the Met Police to investigate an allegation of sexual abuse by comedian Jim Davidson dating back about 30 years.

Mr Davidson, 59, is currently on bail for other alleged sex offences, having been arrested in January by detectives from Operation Yewtree.

A Falkland Islands police spokesman said they were awaiting the outcome of the Met investigation.

Mr Davidson's lawyer said he "vigorously denies" the claims.

Operation Yewtree was set up in the wake of widespread abuse by ex-BBC presenter and DJ Jimmy Savile.

It encompasses investigations specifically into the actions of Savile; allegations against "Savile and others"; and alleged complaints against other people unconnected to the Savile investigation.

Mr Davidson's arrest came under the third category.

A Falklands police spokesman said: "The Falkland Islands government have been made aware of allegations made against Jim Davidson.

"We have asked the Metropolitan Police to make inquiries relating to these allegations. We await the outcome of the investigation."

Mr Davidson's solicitor Henri Brandman said on Saturday: "Jim continues to vigorously deny the allegations that have been put to him and is helping the police as fully as possible in their inquiries.

"He has not been charged with any offence. Jim has not been interviewed in respect of any alleged incident with a woman suggested to have taken place in the Falkland Islands about 30 years ago.

"Unless and until he is interviewed on that subject, neither he nor I can make any comment in that respect."

Mr Davidson was bailed on Friday to an unspecified date in July.