Crispin Blunt confirms he’s Tory MP arrested over rape allegation and says he’s been interviewed twice by cops
CRISPIN Blunt has confirmed he is the Tory MP arrested over rape allegations.
The MP revealed that he has been interviewed twice by cops in a statement on X, formerly Twitter.
He was quizzed by cops on Wednesday.
In a statement Crispin 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.”
He continued: “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 cooperate 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.”
It is the latest blow to Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party, which has been hit by a string of sleaze allegations.
Their former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher was booted out of office last week after The Sun revealed he groped someone in a Tory private members club.
The Tories lost his seat of Tamworth to Labour in a doubly by-election defeat.