A married TV presenter hosting sports coverage has been arrested on suspicion of raping a child after a raid at his home saw devices seized, according to reports
A TV sports presenter has been arrested on suspicion of raping a child, it has been claimed.
The married star was apprehended by police during a 4am raid on his home earlier this week, report The Sun. It is reported documents and devices were seized to be examined.
He was reportedly questioned by detectives and held in custody for 18 hours before being released on bail, pending further enquiries. The allegation is said to be historical, involving a child aged under 10 at the time.
It is claimed the minor was raped on more than one occasion. The suspect was reportedly working in the television industry at the time of the alleged offence.
His bosses are said to be aware of the police investigation, but it is thought the suspect’s colleagues were unaware. The complainant reportedly made the allegation recently and it was subsequently reported to police.
An investigation was launched after the accuser was interviewed by specialist child abuse investigation officers. Police will now reportedly conduct further inquiries into the suspect’s background as part of the process.
A neighbour of the man arrested told The Sun: “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.”