Rape allegation untrue, says Leslie

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He condemned "lies about my private life" and said: "I certainly did not attack this person as I have never attacked anyone."

In a statement, he said: "On Monday I attended Teddington police station by appointment. I was arrested on suspicion of a crime that was allegedly committed in 1995.

"I was interviewed for 30 minutes and released on bail. Five years ago I helped the police complete a thorough investigation into malicious claims against me."

Leslie said: "As I was found innocent of all charges, I had hoped that the police would be able to conduct their investigation in confidence, and that I would not be pre-judged.

"Regrettably, as has happened in the past, the details of a private police inquiry have been leaked to the press and once again I face trial by media.

"It is thus with a mixture of anger and distress that I am forced to talk yet again about lies about my private life, lies that destroyed my public career."

Leslie said the accusation was "totally untrue" and "if I sound bitter, it is because I am". The former This Morning daytime TV host said the lies "that destroyed my public career in 2003 ... now threaten the private life which I have been happy to lead since then".

The latest allegations against Leslie are claimed to have taken place at a party at his home in Sheen, west London. It is reported his accuser was in her early 20s when she claims she was attacked.

Scotland Yard previously confirmed a man in his 40s was questioned by detectives over an allegation of rape and sexual assault in November 1995.