Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said:
“My thoughts are with everyone affected by today’s deeply upsetting further news.
“After a weekend of awful revelations in the Epstein papers, these latest allegations are a reminder that everyone – and in particular those in positions of power – must be robustly held to account where any offences are proven.
“Together, we all need to redouble our efforts to tackle violence against women and girls across our society.
“The combined authority and I are unable to comment on a specific, ongoing police investigation.”
