Saturday 5 November 2016

Tory MP Ben Howlett questioned over sex offence allegations

The Conservative MP for Bath, Ben Howlett, has been questioned by police over sex offence allegations.

Howlett has denied any wrongdoing and won't be making further comment. Avon & Somerset Police have confirmed that he wasn't arrested and attended a police station voluntarily to answer questions.

The allegations relate to a Eurovision results party he hosted in his constituency in May.