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Scott Mills has said he has faced a wave of "rumour and speculation" since the BBC announced his dismissal earlier this week. In his first public remarks since the story emerged, the former Radio 2 breakfast presenter said he had "co-operated fully" with a Metropolitan Police investigation into allegations of an historic sexual offence. In a statement issued by his lawyers, Mr Mills said: "The recent announcement that I am no longer contracted to the BBC has led to the publication of rumour and speculation. "In response to…