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Metropolitan Police Arrest Man in His 50s Over Alleged 2007 Sex Offence

Police say inquiries continue following the suspect's interview, with the man now on bail.

Overview

  • A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said a man in his 50s was arrested on 10 February on suspicion of attempted rape, exposure and sexual assault by touching.
  • The arrest relates to an allegation of a sexual offence said to have occurred in London in 2007 against a woman who was in her 20s at the time.
  • Detectives interviewed the man at a North London police station before releasing him on bail pending further enquiries.
  • The individual has not been named by police, and media descriptions of him as a celebrity remain unconfirmed by authorities.
  • Coverage highlighted support resources for victims of sexual violence, including links to Rape Crisis and Victim Support services.