TV chef arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault
He has reportedly appeared on a number of programmes (Picture: Getty Images)
A TV chef has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.
Following a complaint to police, he was detained last month.
The Telegraph has revealed that the suspect was arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
After being taken into custody, the chef was questioned for several hours at a central London police station and later released on bail.
A spokesperson for Scotland Yard said a woman was being supported by specially trained officers while the investigation into the complaint carried on.
The alleged incident is said to have taken place in London in January – she is understood to have gone to the police last month.
Police say: ‘A female victim is being supported by specially trained officers’ (Picture: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The man was then arrested on April 11.
According to the publication, he has appeared on a number of programmes.
A spokesperson for Scotland Yard said: ‘A man was arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent on Saturday, 11 April.
‘This relates to sexual offences which reportedly occurred at an address in January. A female victim is being supported by specially trained officers. The man has been released on bail as enquiries continue.’
Metro has contacted Scotland Yard for comment.
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