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Scott Mills was questioned by police in 2018 over allegations of sexual offences against boy under 16

Ex-Radio 2 presenter reportedly investigated over claims relating to teenager but case closed due to lack of evidence Scott Mills was questioned over allegations of serious sexual offences against a boy under 16 in… Grouped from 2 articles across 1 sources.

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The GuardianMar 31, 2026, 10:47 AM

Scott Mills was questioned by police in 2018 over allegations of sexual offences against boy under 16

Ex-Radio 2 presenter reportedly investigated over claims relating to teenager but case closed due to lack of evidence Scott Mills was questioned over allegations of serious sexual offences against a boy under 16 in 2018 but the case was later closed due to lack of evidence, it has emerged after he was sacked with immediate effect. Mills, who hosted Britain’s most popular radio breakfast show on BBC Radio 2, was taken off the air last week, and on Monday the BBC announced his contract had been terminated . Continue reading...

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The GuardianMar 30, 2026, 5:11 PM

Scott Mills sacked by BBC after allegations about his personal conduct

Radio 2 breakfast show presenter departs over claims said to relate to a ‘historic relationship’ in latest crisis for BBC Analysis: BBC has acted with shocking speed The BBC has been plunged into a new crisis after sacking the Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills over allegations about his personal conduct. Mills, who hosted Britain’s most popular radio breakfast show, was blindsided by the decision to take him off the air last Tuesday. The corporation has opted to terminate his contact after claims made against him. Continue reading...

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