The British Conservative Party MP Crispin Blunt reported this Thursday on his social networks that he was arrested on Wednesday on charges of alleged rape and drug possession. “It has been reported that a deputy was arrested this Wednesday in connection with a rape allegation. I confirm that the deputy was me,” Blunt said on his official X profile, formerly known as Twitter.

According to Blunt, in recent weeks he has already testified on two occasions before the authorities about these events.. The first of them dates back to three weeks ago, a date on which he also stated that he was being “extorted”. “The arrest was unnecessary as I remain willing to cooperate fully with the investigation, which I am sure will end without charges,” added Blunt, who has assured that he will not make any further statements on the matter until the end of the investigation.

The Surrey County Police, in the southeast of the United Kingdom, reported on Wednesday the arrest of a man on suspicion of rape and drug possession who was later released on bail pending further investigations.

The Conservative Party has refused to comment on the situation, alluding to the fact that a judicial investigation is underway.. For the moment, the Tories have suspended Blunt and asked him to stay away from Parliament, reports Sky News.