US EditionFormer Strictly star ‘arrested on suspicion of rape’
- On Friday, August 22, police detained a male participant from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in connection with allegations of sexual assault and the unauthorized sharing of intimate images.
- The arrest followed a third-party allegation involving sexual and drug-related offences leading to a joint investigation with Hertfordshire Constabulary.
- This inquiry occurs amid previous claims of drug abuse by stars on the show, and the alleged victim is receiving support from specialist officers.
- A spokesperson for the Met Police confirmed that the case is being handled jointly with Hertfordshire Constabulary and encouraged anyone who has relevant information to come forward.
- The arrest marks one of the BBC's biggest crises related to Strictly Come Dancing shortly before the series launch and ongoing investigations.
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Former Strictly Come Dancing star arrested on suspicion of rape
A former Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape, the Metropolitan Police have said. The unnamed male, in his thirties, was questioned on Friday (22 August), regarding “allegations of non-consensual intimate image abuse”. A spokesperson for the Met told The Independent: “The arrest follows a third-party allegation of sexual and drug-related offences. Enquiries are ongoing. “We urge anyone with any information to come fo…
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