Love Island's Mike Boateng's family have slammed the media, following reports in The Sun that suggested Mike was the subject of an investigation by Greater Manchester Police.
It's been alleged Mike was accused of “inappropriate behaviour” last year while being a police officer, which is still being investigated by the force.
However, his family say the reports are "completely false."
In a statement posted shortly before the story was published, they said, “We have been informed as a family that certain publications shall release stories of Mike over the next few days regarding his time at Greater Manchester Police. These stories… are false.”
Accusing the press of "harrassment", they added, “In an attempt to add credibility to these stories they have turned up at our family home and harassed our mother in the early hours of the morning.
"We believe there is a clear attempt to tarnish Mike’s character."
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LOVE ISLAND JANUARY 2020 C0NFIRMED LINE UP
1 of 20Leanne Amaning
Age: 22Hometown: LondonOccupation: Customer Service AdvisorDumped: 29th January after Mike chose to couple up with Sophie.
2 of 20Siânnise Fudge
Age: 25Hometown: BristolOccupation: Beauty Consultant
3 of 20Eve and Jess Gale
Age: 20Hometown: LondonOccupation: Students and VIP Hostesses Eve Gale: Dumped in the first re-coupling after failing to be picked by a boy.
4 of 20Shaughna Phillips
Age: 25Hometown: LondonOccupation: Democratic Services Officer Dumped: after a re-coupling when she wasn't chosen by Luke Mabbot
5 of 20Sophie Piper
Age: 21Hometown: EssexOccupation: Medical PADumped in a public vote
6 of 20Paige Turley
Age: 22Hometown: West LothianOccupation: Singer
7 of 20Mike Boateng
Age: 24Hometown: LondonOccupation: Police Officer
8 of 20Connor Durman
Age: 25Hometown: BrightonOccupation: Coffee Bean SalesmanDumped: 26th January after he and Sophie were voted the public's least favourite couple and the Islanders had to send one of them home.
9 of 20Callum Jones
Age: 23Hometown: ManchesterOccupation: ScaffolderDumped: By public vote that culminated in an Islander's decider with partner Molly smith
10 of 20Nas Majeed
Age: 23Hometown: LondonOccupation: Sports Science Graduate and BuilderDumped: In a public vote with Casa Amor partner Eva Zapico
11 of 20Ollie Williams
Age: 23Hometown: CornwallOccupation: Heir to the Lanhydrock Estate/Land OwnerChose to leave due to missing a former girlfriendLeft: Ollie quit the show on 14th January to get back with his ex.
12 of 20Finley Tapp
Age: 20Hometown: Milton KeynesOccupation: Recruitment consultant
13 of 20Connagh Howard
Age: 26Hometown: CardiffOccupation: ModelDumped by Siannese Fudge Dumped: 25th January after failing to be chosen by any of the women.
14 of 20Rebecca Gormley
Age: 21Hometown: NewcastleOccupation: Part-time Model and CarerDumped in public vote with Casa Amor partner Jordan Waobikeze
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15 of 20Luke Mabbott
Age: 24Hometown: RedcarOccupation: Heating Engineer
16 of 20Luke Trotman
Age: 22Hometown: LutonOccupation: Semi-pro footballer and Student
17 of 20Demi Jones
Age: 21Hometown: PortsmouthOccupation: Fashion Advisor in a local boutique
18 of 20Wallace Wilson
Age: 24Hometown: InvernessOccupation: Personal TrainerDumped after one week in a public vote, left with Sophie Piper
19 of 20Wallace Wilson
Age: 24Hometown: InvernessOccupation: Personal trainerDumped: By public vote that culminated in an Islander decider with Sophie Piper
20 of 20Ched Uzor
Age: 23Hometown: SuffolkOccupation: Scaffolder
“Greater Manchester Police have unfortunately chosen not to deny any of the false stories, which will be published in the next few days. They had previously agreed with us that they would not comment to the press, which is why no stories have been released to date.
“[It's] such a familiar routine with the British press, and how eager they are to see Black men fail. It is a shame that the media in the UK constantly choose to portray Black men in a negative light, thus perpetuating negative stereotypes, which are not representative of most Black men across the country.”
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They continued, “GMP have now changed their stance and are releasing a blanket statement which does not outright deny the stories which shall be published.”
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson told The Sun when the story was published, “Allegations were made regarding an officer in 2019 which are currently under investigation by the Professional Standards Branch.
"It is inappropriate to comment further whilst the investigation is ongoing.”
ITV have been contacted for comment.
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