The BBC Radio 2 host was taken off air suddenly leaving colleagues and fans shocked
Scott Mills has released a statement through his lawyers over his BBC termination. This is after The Mirror revealed he has been sacked by the BBC over sexual offences against a 'teenage boy'. The DJ was taken off air last week suddenly after hosting his last show on Tuesday, 24 March.
Colleagues were reportedly shocked including fellow BBC Radio 2 host Jeremy Vine, who was 'taken aback' by the news. The Mirror reports the statement, released through his lawyers, read: '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.' The Mirror revealed that the former BBC Radio 1 and 2 DJ was questioned in 2018 over the historical allegations of serious sexual offences, but the investigation - which began in 2016 - was closed in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges. The allegations are reported to have happened between 1997 and 2000. The Metropolitan Police said that the teenage boy at the centre of the investigation was under 16. On Wednesday April 1, The Mirror revealed that the BBC was forced to terminate Mills' contract after receiving compelling new information. Bosses were left with 'no choice' after being passed fresh details about the Radio 2 star's alleged conduct. The BBC has since confirmed they knew of information relating to the police investigation. They pledged that they were 'doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the BBC at this time.' In the last week, Mills was removed from top broadcasting role while the BBC assessed the information, and was then told his contract was terminated at the weekend. The BBC have since claimed they knew about the investigation into Mills in 2017, the corporation admitted, but 'acted decisively' after receiving 'new information' in the weeks prior to his sacking. A BBC spokesperson said: 'Scott Mills had a long career across the BBC, he was hugely popular and we know the news this week has come as a shock and surprise to many. We also recognise there's been much speculation in the media and online since Monday. 'We hope people understand that there is a limit to what we can say because we have to be mindful of the rights of those involved. What we can confirm is that in recent weeks, we obtained new information relating to Scott and we spoke directly with him. 'As a result, the BBC acted decisively in line with our culture and values, and terminated his contracts on Friday March 27.' The BBC added: 'Separately, we can confirm the BBC was made aware in 2017 of the existence of an ongoing police investigation, which was subsequently closed in 2019 with no arrest or charge being made. We are doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the BBC at this time.' Want to see more of the stories you love from Nottinghamshire Live? ... It’s quick, free and easy to do. To add us as a preferred source, simply click here .
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