BBC worker ‘raped during production of cookery show’

Attack allegedly happened in London last September

A woman was allegedly raped during the production of a new BBC cookery show (PA Archive)

A woman was allegedly raped during production of a new BBC cooking show.

City of London police are investigating the alleged attack, which reportedly happened in London in September.

A source told The Sun the incident has made the crew “really nervous” and has sent “shockwaves” through the team working on the programme, Hungry For It.

The new cookery competition pits amateur chefs against each other as they compete for challenges and get help from industry stalwarts.

It is being presented by Stacey Dooley, who is best known for her documentaries covering social issues on BBC Three.

A statement released by City of London Police said: “On Sunday 19 September 2021, City of London Police was contacted by another police force, which had received a late report of a rape that took place in September 2021.

“The evidence in the case is currently being reviewed and the female victim has been supported by specifically-trained officers.”

A BBC Studios statement said: “BBC Studios has robust processes in place to ensure that any of our staff or freelancers who may have been the victim of a crime are given all the appropriate support needed and that the matter is handled with the utmost seriousness and care.”