A former BBC host is being questioned by the Metropolitan Police after a woman has claimed she was sexually assaulted while appearing on the stars programme around 20 years ago
A former host of a BBC show has been questioned by police after a woman has claimed she was sexually assaulted while being on his programme, according to the Sun.
The publication claims the star, who is not named, was a household name for decades and has been spoken to by detectives over the allegations.
The allegations made by the woman are over unwanted sexual touching on set and occurred over 20 years ago. Met Police say the reports took place “between September 2005 and December 2006”.
The male presenter has reportedly been “stunned” by the allegations after being interviewed by police back in May. He denies the allegations made against him.
The woman, who now lives out of London, was referred to the Met after contacting another police force. The source said the accuser either worked with the star or was a contestant.
Speaking to the Sun, the source said: “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.
“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 presenter has not been arrested by police and has only been interviewed regarding the allegations.
The Met police confirmed to The Sun that it was “investigating a report of sexual assault against a woman which took place in Stratford between September 2005 and December 2006”.
They continued: “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 a independent production company, would not comment on a live police investigation
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