Scott Mills was questioned by police in 2018 over sexual offence allegations

Ex-Radio 2 presenter reportedly investigated over claims relating to teenage boy but case closed through lack of evidence

Scott Mills was questioned over allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy 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.