Summary
The BBC stated that it knew about a police investigation into DJ Scott Mills concerning allegations of sexual offences in 2017. No charges were made after prosecutors found a lack of evidence in 2019. Mills was recently dismissed from the BBC after new information emerged.
Key Facts
- Scott Mills was investigated by police in 2017 for serious sexual offences.
- The investigation involved allegations from 1997 to 2000.
- The Crown Prosecution Service found the evidence insufficient and closed the case in 2019.
- Mills was dismissed from the BBC due to new information about his conduct.
- The teenage boy involved in the investigation was under 16 when the alleged incidents occurred.
- The BBC apologized for not investigating a separate allegation of inappropriate communication involving Mills.
- Mills last appeared on Radio 2 on March 24, 2025.
- DJ Gary Davies is currently covering Mills's radio show.
