Male celebrity in 50s arrested over attempted rape

The New Scotland Yard sign at the Metropolitan Police Service headquarters in London.
He was interviewed by police today (Picture: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty)

A famous man in his 50s has reportedly been arrested over allegations of attempted rape and sexual assault against a woman in her 20s.

It is believed that the celebrity was interviewed at a north London police station this afternoon, according to The Daily Mail.

The male star has been accused of attempted rape, exposure and sexual assault by touching from an historic incident which occurred in the capital in 2007.

Following his being detained by officers, he has since been released on bail.

An investigation into the claims is now ongoing.

A Met spokesperson told the publication: ‘A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, exposure and sexual assault by touching on Tuesday, 10 February. 

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The celebrity has been accused of attempted rape, exposure and sexual assault regarding an incident in 2007 (Picture: EPA)

‘He was interviewed by detectives.

‘This arrest relates to a sexual offence, which is alleged to have taken place in 2007 in London against a woman in her 20s.

‘The man was bailed pending further enquiries and the Met’s investigation continues.’

More to follow.

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