October 27, (THEWILL) – A Conservative Member of British Parliament, Crispin Blunt, has been arrested on suspicion of rape and the possession of controlled substances.
Surrey Police said Blunt was detained on Wednesday morning, before being released on conditional bail while officers continue investigation.
The police were unable to say if the controlled substances were drugs, as tests are being carried out.
Blunt, a Tory MP, confirmed the incident in a statement on X, on Thursday.
He said: “It has been reported that an MP was arrested yesterday in connection with an allegation of rape. I am confirming that MP was me. The fact of the arrest requires a formal notification of the Speaker and then my chief whip.
“I have now been interviewed twice in connection with this incident, the first time three weeks ago, when I initially reported my concern over extortion. The second time was earlier this morning under caution following arrest.
“The arrest was unnecessary as I remain ready to co-operate fully with the investigation that I am confident will end without charge I do not intend to say anything further on this matter until the police have completed their inquiries.”
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