Scott Mills has confirmed a past police investigation linked to him did not result in any charges.
In a statement issued following his departure from the BBC, Scott addressed speculation surrounding the decision to terminate his contract, confirming that a Metropolitan Police statement relates to him.
He said an allegation of a historic sexual offence was made in 2016 and investigated, with him cooperating fully and responding in 2018. A file was passed to the Crown Prosecution Service, which concluded the evidential threshold for charges had not been met.
Scott said the allegation dates back nearly 30 years and the investigation was closed seven years ago, adding that he would not be making any further public comment and asking for privacy to be respected.
He also acknowledged support from colleagues and listeners, saying he “greatly miss[es]” his audience and thanked those who had reached out.
The BBC confirmed last week that it had terminated Scott’s contract following new information coming to light, but has not disclosed further details, citing legal and privacy considerations.
Scott’s statement is the first direct response from him since the BBC announced his departure.