A prominent TV sports presenter in the United Kingdom was arrested by police following allegations of historic child rape.
According to Daily Mail, the arrest, which occurred during a 4am raid on the presenter’s residence in Southern England earlier in the week, shocked neighbors and colleagues alike.
The police confiscated electronic devices and documents for examination during the raid.
The presenter, whose identity is protected by legal restrictions, was held in custody for approximately 18 hours and questioned by detectives before being released on bail pending further investigation.
According to reports, the alleged rape victim, who was younger than 10 years old at the time of the incidents, recently came forward with the accusations.
The police interviewed the complainant, who detailed multiple instances of abuse.
Neighbors expressed surprise at the arrest, with one stating, “The police turned up very early. They took him away and were there for a while carrying out a search. Everyone is shocked at his arrest.”
The police confirmed the arrest and stated that the investigation is ongoing. The presenter’s employers have been notified of the situation, although it is believed that the presenter’s colleagues were unaware of the allegations prior to the arrest.
The investigation into the alleged crimes is being conducted by specialized child abuse investigators, and the complainant has been interviewed in a dedicated suite for such cases.
