A former BBC presenter has been interviewed under caution by the Metropolitan Police following an allegation of sexual assault dating back two decades. The complaint relates to unwanted sexual touching allegedly occurring on the London set of his show between September 2005 and December 2006.
The unnamed household name was questioned on May 14 but has not been arrested. A source told The Sun that the star "completely and utterly refutes" the claims, which are believed to involve a woman who either worked with him or was a contestant on the programme. The alleged victim, now living outside London, had her case referred to the Met from another force.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed: "We are investigating a report of sexual assault against a woman which took place in Stratford between September 2005 and December 2006. On Thursday, May 14, a man was interviewed under caution. We remain in contact with the woman, and she continues to be supported by officers. Enquiries remain ongoing and no arrests have been made at this stage."
The BBC declined to comment on the live investigation, noting that the accused had worked for an independent production company at the time of the alleged incident. This case follows a series of high-profile sexual misconduct allegations involving BBC figures, including DJ Scott Mills, who was sacked in March for offences against a boy under 16, and former MasterChef star Gregg Wallace, dismissed last summer over inappropriate behaviour.
