A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape, Met Police have confirmed.

An investigation has been launched into the dancing contestant, with police also receiving allegations involving "non-consensual intimate image abuse".

A Met Police spokesman said: "On Friday, August 22, officers arrested a man on suspicion of rape and non-consensual intimate image abuse.

"This is a joint investigation with Hertfordshire Constabulary and while the investigation is in its early stages, we urge anyone with any information to come forward to us.

"The arrest follows a third-party ­allegation of sexual and drug-related offences. Enquiries are ongoing."

The victim is also being supported by specialist officers, according to The Sun on Sunday.

It is also understood that the arrest is separate from the upcoming series.

A BBC spokesman said: "It would not be appropriate to comment on an ongoing police investigation".

It is also understood the Met’s Sapphire sex crimes squad is investigating the allegation of rape and that the latest incident is unrelated to a separate drugs investigation.