Tory MP Crispin Blunt confirms he was arrested on suspicion of rape

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Tory MP Crispin Blunt has confirmed that he has been arrested in connection with rape and possession of controlled substances.The former minister, 63, identified himself as the man that was detained in Horley, Surrey, before being released on conditional bail as officers continue to investigate.The MP for Reigate in Surrey said he will “co-operate fully” with police and is “confident” that he will not be charged.In a statement posted on Twitter, Blunt wrote: "It has been reported that an MP was arrested yesterday in connection with an allegation of rape.

I am confirming that MP was me. The fact of the arrest requires a formal notification of the Speaker and then my Chief Whip."I have now been interviewed twice in connection with this incident, the first time three weeks ago, when I initially reported my concern over extortion.

The second time was earlier this morning under caution following arrest. The arrest was unnecessary as I remain ready to co-operate fully with the investigation that I am confident will end without charge."I do not intend to say anything further on this matter until the police have completed their inquiries."It followed a story by The Sun which revealed that a prominent MP had been arrested on Wednesday.The MP had not initially been named.A Surrey police spokesman said: "We can confirm a man was arrested yesterday morning (25 October) on suspicion of rape and possession of controlled substances."He has been released on conditional police bail pending further enquiries."Blunt has been an MP since 1997.

He was a junior minister between 2010 and 2012.He has recently been prominent for speaking out about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.This is the latest sleaze scandal to affect the Tories.Former