SCOTT Mills has broken his silence for the first time since being sensationally axed over allegations surrounding his “personal conduct”.
Issuing a statement, the former Radio 2 host confirmed he was quizzed by cops following an allegation of a “historic sexual offence”.
Scott Mills has broken his silenceCredit: PA
was questioned by cops over allegations of “serious sexual offences” against a boy in 2018.
The case – said to have taken place between 1997 and 2000 – was later dropped in full due to a lack of evidence.
But Mills was only sacked this week after “new information” came to light, the broadcaster said.
And speaking out for the first time since his sacking, Scott Mills said: “The recent announcement that I am no longer contracted to the BBC has led to the publication of rumour and speculation.
“In response to this the Metropolitan Police has made a statement, which I confirm relates to me.
“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.
“Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed 7 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.
“I wish to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who have reached out to me with kindness, my former colleagues, and my beloved listeners, who I greatly miss.”
It comes after we revealed Mills was allowed to keep his job for almost a decade, despite the of an ongoing probe.
This related to allegations of sexual offences against a boy under 16.
And the BBC has since admitted it knew about the investigation into the Radio 2 host for nine years – but let him keep his job until this week.
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