Alan Jones sports walking stick in trip out to Double Bay deli

Not shying away from recent indecent assault allegations, veteran broadcaster Alan Jones was spotted out an about in Double Bay this week.

Not shying away from recent indecent assault allegations, veteran broadcaster Alan Jones was spotted out and about in Double Bay this week.

Jones, who is currently experiencing some health issues, had his legs on display in a pair of blue shorts and an oversized shirt, while shopping for veal at up-market Double Bay delicatessen Michael’s.

Jones, 82, has rarely been seen since he was accused of inappropriate behaviour.

Jones, who could be seen using a walking stick, had a woman accompanying him.

The unknown woman was well-dressed, wearing white pants, a blue shirt and white Prada pumps.

The rare sighting comes after he returned to Australia after an extended hiatus in the UK. Several men this year detailed allegations of indecent assault against Jones, claiming he had groped or inappropriately touched them without their consent.

Alan Jones seen inside Michael's in Double Bay.

He was with a female companion.

Jones has strongly denied the allegations via his lawyers.

He also issued a video that revealed poor health had kept him from returning to broadcasting.

“I am not going to dwell, here, on the allegations made about me other than to say that I refute them entirely,” he said in the video.

“I have every intention of returning to broadcasting eventually. It is what I do. My work is my life. I could have retired but as I’ve often said if you stop you drop.

“However, I won’t be returning just now because of my latest medical assessments conducted in the last week.”

Jones said he had been putting off necessary surgery for some time.

“My doctors are now urging that I address these issues now that I have no upcoming commitments,” he said.

“I hope I am far from the end of life, but I have been advised that I have a serious need of getting well.

“And I must now take the medical advice and do everything within my power to preserve my existence in the most comfortable way possible.”

Jones, once considered among the most influential voices in Australian media, was Sydney’s most popular breakfast radio presenter for several decades and grilled prime ministers and sports stars on the top-rating commercial radio station 2GB.