TV chef is arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault

Published: 21:11, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 21:11, 12 May 2026 A TV chef has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. The suspect was detained at his home on April 11 following a complaint made to police about an incident in London in January. The screen personality was arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.  He was then taken into custody at a police station in central London where he was questioned for several hours. A woman is being supported by specially trained officers while the probe into the alleged incident continues, the Met Police confirmed.  She is understood to have made the complaint to officers last month.  A TV chef has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault (Stock Photo) The suspect has appeared on a number of TV shows, the Telegraph reports.  A spokesman for the force said: 'A man was arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent on Saturday, 11 April. 'This relates to sexual offences which reportedly occurred at an address in January. A female victim is being supported by specially trained officers. The man has been released on bail as enquiries continue.'  Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.