Broadcaster and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of sexual offences.

Police Scotland confirmed the alleged offences are “non-recent” but gave no further details.

The 54-year-old was released and is expected to appear in court at a later date.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

The development comes after the force confirmed last month it was investigating allegations published by The Times newspaper.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of non-recent sexual offences.

“He has been released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date.

“A report of the circumstances has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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