Scott Mills releases statement on police probe after BBC axe
Scott Mills. (BBC)
Radio personality Scott Mills has released a statement to address reports this week that he was the subject of a police investigation.
Mills was fired by the BBC after an allegation of sexual offences against a teen boy, as reported by The Mirror. The allegations were investigated in 2016, and Mills was questioned by police in 2018.
The Crown Prosecution Service closed the case in May 2019 due to insufficient evidence. The alleged incidents took place between 1997 and 2000, the Met Police confirmed in a statement.
Scott Mills releases statement
Now, Mills, 53, has released a statement addressing the previous investigation.
It 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 history 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 seven 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.”
Mills’ final show on BBC Radio 2 was last Tuesday (24 March).
The BBC said in a statement after news emerged that he had been fired: “While we do not comment on matters relating to individuals, we can confirm Scott Mills is no longer contracted to work with the BBC.”
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