English actor and presenter known for CBeebies roles
Conservative MP Patrick Spencer has been found not guilty of two counts of sexual assault after a trial at Southwark Crown Court concerning incidents at the Groucho Club in August 2023. The jury has cleared him; he has maintained innocence and described the proceedings as a test of character.
The Met Police has questioned six suspects in connection with Mohamed Al Fayed’s alleged offences, raising the total number of victims reporting sexual assault, rape, exploitation and human trafficking to 157. The inquiry is described as one of the force’s largest and most complex investigations.
Two cases of police misconduct and grooming by church figures have led to prison sentences or suspensions. A former Cambridgeshire officer has been jailed for misconduct in public office and encouraging a toxic WhatsApp culture, while a ex-church leader was convicted of sexual offences against vulnerable youths, with sentencing set to follow.