Former BBC DJ Tim Westwood, aged 68, has been charged with two additional sexual offences by the Metropolitan Police. The new charges include indecently assaulting a teenage girl in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991 and sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Wandsworth in May 2004.
Key Takeaways
Former BBC DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences dating back to 1991 and 2004. He now faces a total of 17 charges involving nine women between 1983 and 2016.
- Tim Westwood charged with indecent assault in Hammersmith and Fulham (1991)
- Charged with sexual assault in Wandsworth (May 2004)
- Total of 17 charges against nine women spanning from 1983 to 2016
- Westwood previously pleaded not guilty to earlier charges
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Charges | Broad Agreement | 17 total charges against nine women | |
| New Charges Dates | Broad Agreement | 1991 and 2004 | |
| Previous Plea | Broad Agreement | Pleaded not guilty to earlier charges |
Charges
Broad Agreement17 total charges against nine women
New Charges Dates
Broad Agreement1991 and 2004
Previous Plea
Broad AgreementPleaded not guilty to earlier charges
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The former Radio 1 DJ now faces a total of 17 charges involving nine women, spanning from 1983 to 2016. Westwood is accused of rape and sexual assault against multiple victims during this period. He previously pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court.
The Metropolitan Police stated that the women who have come forward have placed their trust in them, emphasizing their commitment to providing support through Rape Crisis via its 24/7 line. Catherine P Baccas, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor, confirmed that the Crown Prosecution Service has authorized these additional charges based on sufficient evidence and public interest.
The new charges will be heard at Westminster Magistrates' Court on a date to be fixed. Westwood was initially charged in October last year with 15 offences against seven women, which he denies. Among the alleged incidents are three indecent assaults at the BBC in the 1990s and a rape in a hotel in 1996.
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