Who is Crispin Blunt? Tory MP reveals he was arrested for rape
CRISPIN Blunt has hit the headlines after revealing that he was the Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape.
The prominent politician admitted on October 26 that he had been arrested and quizzed by police – here’s everything you need to know.
Who is the Tory MP arrested for rape?
Crispin Blunt was born on July 15 1960.
The 60-year-old politician is confirmed to be the leading Conservative politician arrested in connection with an allegation of rape.
Mr Blunt has served as the Member of Parliament for Reigate since 1997..
He was the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prisons and Youth Justice within the Ministry of Justice from 2010 to 2012.
Mr Blunt served as the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee from 2015 until 2017.
The Tory MP is separated.
When was Crispin Blunt arrested?
Mr Blunt confirmed on X, formerly Twitter, that he had been arrested yesterday on suspicion of rape.
He was also questioned on suspicion of possession of controlled substances.
Surrey Police confirmed a man was detained on Wednesday morning in Horley.
Mr Blunt has had the Tory whip suspended.
He has also been asked to stay away from Parliament following his arrest.
The MP has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
What has he said?
In a statement on X this evening, Mr Blunt 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.”
The Conservative Party said it would not comment as there is a live police investigation.