Hollywood's explosive sexual harassment scandal has deepened as New York police revealed they were gathering evidence for a possible arrest warrant against Harvey Weinstein in a credible double rape allegation.

A top Manhattan detective confirmed officers were gathering evidence for a possible arrest warrant over Weinstein's alleged double rape of Boardwalk Empire actress Paz de la Huerta at her New York apartment in late 2010.

"She put forth a credible and detailed narrative to us," NYPD chief of detectives Robert Boyce told reporters.

"If this person was still in New York and it was recent, we would go right away and make the arrest, no doubt. But we're talking about a seven-year-old case and we have to move forward in gathering evidence first," said Boyce.

Source: Khaleej Times