Crouch and wife Abbey sue over alleged phone hacking

Birmingham Star (ANI) Thursday 9th February, 2012

Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch have been named among a fresh wave of celebrities who have launched legal action over hacking scandals.

The couple, who fear their most intimate secrets were hacked by the News Of The World, are the latest stars to sue Rupert Murdoch's media empire for alleged invasion of privacy.

The High Court in London was told another 50 stars are seeking damages for having voicemails intercepted, which could cost Murdoch more millions in payouts, the Sun reported.

Other celebrities battling for compensation and apologies include singer James Blunt and footballer Kieron Dyer.

UKIP leader Nigel Farage and Eimear Cook, ex-wife of golfer Colin Montgomerie are also taking action.

It means 56 cases are now outstanding against News Group Newspapers.

Murdoch, 80, closed the News Of The World last July over the outrage. (ANI)