Ex-Blue Peter presenter John Leslie charged with sexually assaulting woman

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

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

John Leslie has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman. Picture: William Conran/ PA WireJohn Leslie has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman. Picture: William Conran/ PA Wire
John Leslie has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman. Picture: William Conran/ PA Wire

The Metropolitan Police said detectives continue to investigate.

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