An MP has called for a review of the law on anonymity for people accused of rape after police dropped an investigation into allegations against him.

The former Harrow councillor Mark Pritchard had the case against him dropped after police said there was insufficient evidence.

Pritchard, speaking outside Parliament, said it had been a 'testing time' for him since December 4 when he was arrested.

He said: "To be falsely accused of anything is an awful thing.

"Of course [my accuser] remains anonymous.

"The law on anonymity does need to be reviewed and fairness does need to play a far greater role in these cases."

The MP was raised in Hertfordshire, and later became a Harrow councillor.

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A police spokesman said: "A 48-year-old man voluntarily attended a north London police station on Tuesday, December 2 where he was arrested, following an allegation of rape in central London.

"He returned on bail on 6 January where he was informed he will face no further action as there was insufficient evidence."