FORMER Tory MP Crispin Blunt will face no further action over an allegation of rape, police have confirmed.
, was detained in October 2023 on suspicion of the sex attack as well as possession of a controlled substance.
was suspended by his party and told to .
He denied wrongdoing and accused the person behind the allegation of attempted extortion.
Yesterday Surrey Police confirmed there was insufficient evidence to proceed over claims of rape.
Mr Blunt, who stood down as MP for Reigate last year, remains under investigation for drug possession.
A second man, in his 50s, is being investigated for the same alleged offence.
A Police spokeswoman said: “An investigation was launched following a report of rape in October 2023.
“Extensive enquiries have been carried out and a man in his 60s and a man in his 50s were arrested on 25 October 2023 in Horley in connection with the offence.
“It has since been determined that there is insufficient evidence to proceed and that no further action will be taken against either of the men in relation to the report of rape.
“However, both men will remain under investigation on suspicion of possession of controlled substances pending further enquiries.
“Enquiries into this matter are ongoing.”;
