""On Friday 22 August officers arrested a man in his 30s in east London on suspicion of rape and non-consensual intimate image abuse. "This is a joint investigation with Hertfordshire Constabulary and while the investigation is in its early stages we urge anyone with any information to come forward to us quoting 8479/22AUG. "Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by submitting an online form. "The arrest follows a third-party allegation of sexual and drug-related offences. "Enquiries are ongoing.""
""Earlier this month it was reported the corporation had called in lawyers to investigate the show following claims two of its stars used cocaine. The scandal-hit show was also the subject of a review in 2024, when the BBC looked into separate allegations of bullying and harassment against former professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, made by his former dance partner Amanda Abbington. The corporation upheld some, but not all, of the complaints made - and brought in a series of measures aimed at improving welfare. This included the introduction of a chaperone who is present "at all times" during training room rehearsals.""
Officers arrested a man in his 30s in east London on 22 August on suspicion of rape and non-consensual intimate image abuse. The arrest followed a third-party allegation of sexual and drug-related offences and forms a joint investigation with Hertfordshire Constabulary. Police asked anyone with information to quote reference 8479/22AUG or contact Crimestoppers anonymously. The arrest is understood not to be related to the current rehearsal-stage production of Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC declined to comment on the ongoing investigation. Earlier reports said lawyers were called over cocaine claims and a 2024 review led to welfare measures including a chaperone.
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