Scott Mills Addresses Police Investigation After BBC Departure
Presenter Scott Mills has publicly confirmed that he was the subject of a police investigation concerning a sexual offence, marking his first statement since his dismissal from the BBC.
Mills indicated that the announcement of his termination had resulted in "the publication of rumour and speculation." The Metropolitan Police initiated an investigation in 2016, which was subsequently closed in 2019 after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed with charges.
"Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed seven years ago, I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment on this matter,"
stated the former BBC Radio 2 presenter.
The allegations, initially reported by the Mirror, are said to have occurred between 1997 and 2000, during which time Mills would have been in his mid-twenties, according to police information.
On Monday, it was announced that Mills, formerly a presenter on Radio 1, had been dismissed by the BBC due to allegations concerning his personal conduct. The BBC has not disclosed additional specifics regarding the allegations, and it remains unclear what, if any, influence the prior police investigation had on the decision to terminate his employment.
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