Australia police arrest former radio show host for alleged indecent assaults

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian former radio show host Alan Jones has been arrested by police over allegations he indecently assaulted, groped or inappropriately touched multiple young men, Australian media reported on Monday.

Jones, 83, has been hosting radio shows since 1985 and handled the popular Sydney breakfast show on radio station 2GB for about 18 years until 2020. He is widely known for advocating conservative ideas, grilling prime ministers on the air with sharp questions and has been sued several times for defamation.