Scott Mills has stepped back from his role as an ambassador for the MS Society, the UK's largest charity for people affected by multiple sclerosis, following revelations of a Metropolitan Police investigation into historical sexual offence allegations. The charity confirmed the development in a statement to The Mirror.
A spokesperson for the MS Society said: "Scott Mills has been a valued MS Society Ambassador for over 10 years. In light of the current news, Scott is stepping back from this role while we review the situation." The charity added that it takes matters of trust and safeguarding seriously, with its priority remaining the MS community.
Mills, who was sacked by the BBC last week over allegations of personal conduct, had been an ambassador for the charity since his mother Sandra was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In a 2018 interview, he described his mother's diagnosis as a relief, saying they could finally put a name to her symptoms. He has since worked to raise awareness of the condition, which affects around 150,000 people in the UK.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Mills was questioned in 2018 over historical allegations of sexual offences involving a teenage boy under 16, dating from between 1997 and 2000. The investigation was closed in 2019 after the Crown Prosecution Service deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges.
Mills' lawyers issued a statement confirming the police investigation and expressing his wish not to make further public comment. The BBC stated it obtained new information relating to Mills and terminated his contracts on March 27, acting decisively in line with its culture and values.
