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Scott Mills has pulled in lawyers and is planning to sue the BBC for unfair dismissal after he was axed, it has been reported. The Radio DJ was sacked earlier this year after the BBC learned that an alleged victim in a Metropolitan Police investigation back in 2016 was under 16. However, the Crown Prosecution Service decided "the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges" and the case was closed in 2019. The BBC stated that it knew about the police investigation in 2017 but sacked him aft6er receiving "new information".

Months on, it has now been reported that the DJ is set to sue the corporation for unfair dismissal after the sacking, with Mills reportedly pulling in "top lawyers" to build a case against the BBC. The Mirror has reported that it is understood he will claim that he disclosed the full details of the investigation including the accuser's age to BBC bosses previously.

A source has told the publication that it's "going to get very messy indeed," with another source adding: "Friends are very worried about him."

The DJ previously issued a statement to thank people who had supported him as he wrote: "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.

"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."

He continued: "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 co-operated and responded to in 2018.

"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."

A BBC spokesperson said at the time: "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."