English actor and television presenter
Darren Conway, 52, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges linked to an online forum sharing sexual offending content and encouraging drug-facilitated sexual crimes. He appeared at Wood Green Crown Court amid investigations that identified victims, with sentencing scheduled for 30 October.
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.