The BBC has launched an investigation into a radio presenter following allegations of sexual harassment. Four women have submitted formal complaints claiming they were groped by the unnamed man, according to MailOnline.
The presenter is alleged to have approached women from behind and put his hand underneath their skirt. The investigation is being led by the BBC's corporate security and investigations team, headed by former Metropolitan Police detective Carol Ann Kinley-Smith.
The probe comes in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, which has prompted the BBC to encourage staff to come forward with complaints. Earlier this week, deputy director general Anne Bulford wrote to all staff, reminding them of the procedures to raise concerns and assuring them that issues would be handled sensitively.
A BBC spokesman said: 'We can't comment on individuals but treat any allegations seriously and have processes in place for investigating them.'
The investigation follows a 2016 independent inquiry led by Dame Janet Smith, which found that serious failings at the BBC allowed Jimmy Savile and Stuart Hall to sexually abuse nearly 100 people without detection for decades. Director general Tony Hall apologised to survivors and the BBC has since begun implementing changes.
