A former BBC presenter has been quizzed by officers after a woman alleged she was sexually assaulted while appearing on his show, according to the Sun.
The tabloid claims the unnamed star, who was a recognisable face for decades, has already been spoken to by detectives regarding the accusations. The woman’s allegations centre on unwanted sexual touching on set, with the Met Police confirming the incidents occurred “between September 2005 and December 2006”.
The male presenter was reportedly left “stunned” following his police interview in May, and firmly denies all allegations made against him. The woman, who now resides outside London, was referred to the Met after initially approaching another police force. Sources indicate the accuser either worked alongside the star or featured as a contestant on the programme, reports the Daily Star.
A source told the Sun: “The case is quite shocking and the star involved was stunned when told about the investigation.
“But he’s co-operated and went in for the interview under caution at an arranged time and place. The alleged victim now lives outside London and her case was referred to the Met from an outside force, which caused a bit of a delay.
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“The claims are linked to his time working on the show and she’s believed to have either worked with him or been a contestant.
“Police have taken her complaint very seriously. They are doing everything they can to investigate, although it dates back 20 years.” The TV personality has not been taken into custody and has merely been questioned in connection with the claims.
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The Metropolitan Police told The Sun they were “investigating a report of sexual assault against a woman which took place in Stratford between September 2005 and December 2006”.
A spokesman added: “On Thursday, 14 May, 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, who said the accused worked for an independent production company, would not comment on a live police investigation.