An investigation was made into former BBC broadcaster Scott Mills over alleged sexual offences
Sacked BBC broadcaster Scott Mills was investigated by police over alleged sexual offences involving a boy under the age of 16 but the case was closed in 2019 because "the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges".
Former BBC broadcaster Scott Mills was investigated by police over alleged sexual offences involving a boy under the age of 16.
The organisation confirmed on Monday (30.03.26) that Mills, 53, had been dismissed from his role and would no longer be hosting his radio breakfast show on BBC Radio 2 after being taken off-air last week with a statement announcing he was "no longer contracted to work with the BBC".
It emerged Mills was questioned by police in 2018 over allegations of "serious sexual offences against a teenage boy" but the case was closed in 2019 because "the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges".
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said in a statement to the Mirror newspaper: "In December 2016, the Met began an investigation following a referral from another police force.
"The investigation related to allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy. These were reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000.
"As part of these enquiries, a man who was in his 40s at the time of the interview, was questioned by police under caution in July 2018.
"A full file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, who determined the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges. Following this advice, the investigation was closed in May 2019."
