Chris Bryant MP says he was abused at 16 by head of National Youth Theatre

Labour minister calls Michael Croft's behaviour despicable' and says at least one other friend was targeted sexually

The MP Chris Bryant has said he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft.

The Labour MP, who is an arts and telecoms minister, said he was 16 when he was abused by Croft, who was around 40 years his senior and died in 1986.

Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html