DJ Neil Fox arrested and bailed over 'historic sexual assault claims'

DJ Neil Fox, who was arrested over four allegations of sexual assaults against two women, was bailed out on Tuesday.

17:31 01 October 2014

DJ Neil Fox was arrested over four allegations of sexual assault against two women. While one of the allegations is from earlier this year, the other three are historical. The 53-year-old Magic presenter was bailed out on Tuesday. 

 

A Bauer Media spokesman said: "Bauer Media can confirm that Neil Fox, presenter of the Magic Radio breakfast show, was today arrested by Westminster Police. He is currently being questioned about various allegations.

 

"In the circumstances Neil will be off air from tomorrow to enable him to devote his full attention to dealing with these matters.

 

"All other aspects of his contract will remain unchanged while matters are resolved. We can make no further comment at this stage."

 

Meanwhile, a spokeswomman for Scotland Yard has confirmed the news but did not name the broadcaster. She said: "Officers from Westminster this morning, Tuesday, 30 September, arrested 53-year-old man following four allegations of sexual assault against two women.

 

"Three of the allegations are historic, one from earlier this year.

 

"The man was arrested at a business address in W1 and taken to a central London police station. Officers subsequently searched addresses in SW6 and the Littlehampton area of West Sussex.

 

"The man has now been bailed to return on a date in early December pending further enquiries."