The BBC has confirmed it was aware of a police investigation into Scott Mills, a 53-year-old radio presenter, since 2017, but did not know that the boy accusing him of sexual offences was under 16. Mills was investigated for alleged serious sexual offences against a minor dating back to between 1997 and 2000 but was cleared in 2019 when the Crown Prosecution Service determined there was insufficient evidence to charge him. Recently, the BBC terminated Mills's contract after receiving new information about his conduct. The Metropolitan Police stated they had been in contact with the BBC on several occasions regarding the case since 2017. Mills publicly acknowledged the investigation in a statement, expressing gratitude to supporters and emphasizing his cooperation with the authorities. The BBC faced scrutiny over its handling of the situation, particularly why Mills remained on air despite being interviewed under caution during the investigation. The corporation has committed to improving its processes and standards following an independent review of its culture.