John Leslie charged with sexual assault

Former TV presenter John Leslie has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman.

By Iain Lynn

Published 12th Jul 2019, 12:05 BST- 1 min read

Updated 12th Jul 2019, 13:05 BST

The ex-Blue Peter and This Morning star, 54, is said to have committed the assault in Westminster in December 2008, when the complainant was 30.

Scotland Yard said Leslie, from Edinburgh, was charged with sexual touching of a woman by postal requisition on June 5.

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on July 25.

The Metropolitan Police said detectives continue to investigate.