Tweed: 'I'm innocent of rape'

Jack Tweed reportedly claimed that he is innocent of rape while speaking on the phone.

The club promoter, who is accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old female, rang a friend from Pentonville prison in London yesterday protesting his innocence, reports the Sunday Mirror.

A source recalled the telephone conversation: "His friend asked him if he was OK. Jack said, 'No, I'm f**king not. I'm in Pentonville jail and I can't believe that I am here. It's all a nightmare.

"I can't believe a girl has made an allegation like that against me and I have ended up here. I am totally innocent and that will be shown in time.

"This is all so ridiculous... I have done nothing. I was with the girl, but no way did I rape her. When the police came to the house I could not believe it. I feel drained and really low. I haven't slept since I was arrested'."

Tweed will appear for a preliminary hearing at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 21.