George Hook suspended from Newstalk following rape comments

George Hook has been suspended from Newstalk, it has been confirmed.

The 76-year-old broadcaster has faced ongoing criticism of his comments regarding the rape case of a 19-year-old woman in the UK.

During a live discussion, the presenter suggested that women who drink to excess leave themselves vulnerable to sexual assault, and should ultimately shoulder some responsibility if they come to harm.

Newstalk can confirm that George Hook has been suspended from his duties at the station. The process re: his comments last week is ongoing.

— Newstalk (@NewstalkFM) September 15, 2017

In a Twitter statement, the radio outlet said:

'Newstalk can confirm that George Hook has been suspended from his duties at the station.'

'The process re: his comments last week is ongoing.'

I wish to apologise unreservedly for comments I made about rape on my radio programme on Newstalk yesterday

— George Hook (@ghook) September 9, 2017

George Hook took to Twitter following the backlash to apologise. 

The move has been met with a mixed response on Twitter., 

While the majority are pleased with the news, others think that his apology should be sufficient.