Former US president George HW Bush apologises after actress claims he 'sexually assaulted' her from his WHEELCHAIR in this photograph - with his wife Barbara standing by his side

Former President George H.W. Bush has apologised after an actress claimed he 'sexually assaulted' her while he was in his wheelchair. Heather Lind, 34 (circled), who starred in AMC's series 'Turn: Washington's Spies', made the allegations against the 93-year-old former president on Instagram in a lengthy post with accompanying photos. ' He didn't shake my hand. He touched me from behind from his wheelchair with his wife Barbara Bush by his side. In a statement the former president responded: 'President Bush would never - under any circumstance - intentionally cause anyone distress, and he most sincerely apologises if his attempt at humour offended Ms. Lind.'