Lawrence Jones: Former UKFast boss charged with rape

[ATM]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-5...

Successful business man

Awarded an MBE for Services to the Digital Economy in 2015

[BlackLabel]

Heard rumours so contacted the police himself, how strange.


“In a statement, Mr Jones said: "Approximately eighteen months ago, I contacted the police and was interviewed voluntarily because I became aware of rumours circulating about me that although false were extremely damaging.

"I have fully co-operated with the police throughout, and am determined to ensure that my name is cleared.

"In the circumstances, at this time it would not be appropriate to say any more, other than to state clearly that I did not do what is being alleged."”

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/great...

[ATM]

When all this fuss started I heard he had allegedly touched one (or more than one) staff member inappropriately whilst in and around the workplace. But rape is obviously completely different.

[anonymous-user]

BlackLabel said:

Heard rumours so contacted the police himself, how strange.


“In a statement, Mr Jones said: "Approximately eighteen months ago, I contacted the police and was interviewed voluntarily because I became aware of rumours circulating about me that although false were extremely damaging.

"I have fully co-operated with the police throughout, and am determined to ensure that my name is cleared.

"In the circumstances, at this time it would not be appropriate to say any more, other than to state clearly that I did not do what is being alleged."”

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/great...

I expect it was the best strategy after taking advice.

A voluntarily is better than one following an arrest.