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Scott Mills has finally broken his silence following his shock sacking by BBC bosses in recent days, with the presenter addressing the police investigation into allegations of sexual offences against a "teenage boy". The 53-year-old's statement read: "The recent announcement that I am no longer contracted to the BBC has led to the publication of rumour and speculation. In response to this, the Metropolitan Police has made a statement, which I confirm relates to me.An allegation was made against me in 2016 of a historic sexual offence, which was the subject of a police investigation in which I fully cooperated and responded to in 2018.

He added: "As the police have stated, a file of evidence was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which determined that the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges."

"Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed seven years ago, I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment on this matter."

He concluded: "I wish to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who have reached out to me with kindness, my former colleagues, and my beloved listeners, who I greatly miss."

It comes hours after the BBC released a fresh statement on his axing, which read: "Scott Mills had a long career across the BBC, he was hugely popular and we know the news this week has come as a shock and surprise to many.

"We also recognise there's been much speculation in the media and online since Monday. We hope people understand that there is a limit to what we can say because we have to be mindful of the rights of those involved.

"What we can confirm is that in recent weeks, we obtained new information relating to Scott and we spoke directly with him.

"As a result, the BBC acted decisively in line with our culture and values and terminated his contracts on Friday 27 March."

The spokesperson also said "the BBC was made aware in 2017 of the existence of an ongoing police investigation, which was subsequently closed in 2019 with no arrest or charge being made".

The BBC announced Mills' sacking on Monday, with The Mirror revealing that day that Mills was questioned by police in 2016 into allegations of serious sexual offences involving a teenage boy under 16.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the alleged offences which are said to have happened between 1997 and 2000. Mills was interviewed in July 2018 under caution, but the CPS said there was insufficient evidence to charge the radio DJ, so the case was closed in 2019.