Embattled entertainer Rolf Harris has been rearrested and bailed again in England following "further allegations" of historical sex abuse, according to reports.

Harris was named earlier this year as the Australian entertainer arrested in late March by officers from Operation Yewtree which was established following the Jimmy Savile scandal. However, police have refused to confirm that Harris is the man who has been rearrested.

The Sun newspaper was the first to report that Harris was the Australian entertainer arrested back in March.

The 83-year-old was bailed until May and then again until early August "pending further inquiries".