Scott Mills confirms he was investigated by police in first statement since sacking
Scott Mills Addresses Police Investigation Following BBC Sacking
Following his recent dismissal from the BBC, Scott Mills has publicly acknowledged a police inquiry into a sexual offense. The 53-year-old stated that the announcement of his termination sparked a wave of speculation and rumors. The Metropolitan Police initiated an inquiry in 2016, which was subsequently concluded in 2019 after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) determined there was not enough evidence to pursue charges.
The allegations, initially reported by the Mirror, are said to have occurred between 1997 and 2000, placing Mills in his mid-twenties at the time. Mills noted that the allegation in question originated nearly three decades prior, and the police inquiry was finalized seven years ago. He expressed the hope that the public and media would appreciate his decision to refrain from additional comments.
“I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment on this matter,” the former BBC Radio 2 presenter said.
On Monday, the BBC revealed that the former Radio 1 presenter had been dismissed due to personal conduct allegations. The BBC has yet to provide specifics regarding the allegations, and the extent of the police inquiry’s influence on his dismissal remains uncertain.
“An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offence which was the subject of a police investigation in which I fully cooperated and responded to in 2018.”
“As the police have stated, a file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which determined that the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges.”
He also expressed gratitude, saying, “I wish to thank all those who have offered their support with kindness, my former colleagues, and my cherished listeners, whom I deeply miss.”
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