"Shocking and distressing" allegationspublished at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 3 November 2017
Carl Sargeant has requested an urgent investigation to clear his name
Labour AM Carl Sargeant says he was "shocked and distressed" after being told allegations had been made about him.
The Alyn and Deeside AM has been suspended from the Labour Party while an investigation takes place.
He left his cabinet position as secretary for communities and children after being informed that allegations had been made about his personal conduct.
In a statement Mr Sargeant said: "The details of the allegations have yet to be disclosed to me".
He has requested an urgent independent investigation into the allegations by the General Secretary of Welsh Labour to "clear his name".
"Given the nature of the allegations, I agreed with the first minister that it was right I stand aside from cabinet today," he writes.
"I look forward to returning to government once my name is cleared."