Scott Mills questioned over serious sexual offences against teenage boy but case was closed over lack of evidence

"The claims relate to when Mills was working at BBC Radio 1, and it is not known if the BBC was told of the investigation at the time. It is not clear if his sacking is related to the police investigation."

"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."

"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."

"I wanted to personally let you know that Scott Mills has left the breakfast show, and the BBC. I know that this news will be sudden."

Scott Mills was removed from his position as a breakfast show host at the BBC due to allegations concerning his personal conduct. The allegations date back to his time at BBC Radio 1 and involve serious sexual offences reported to have occurred between 1997 and 2000. Although Mills was questioned by police, he was not charged, and the investigation was closed due to insufficient evidence. The BBC confirmed his departure in an internal email, indicating the news was unexpected for staff.

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