Detectives investigating allegations of sexual offences against DJ Tim Westwood have submitted evidence to prosecutors to consider charges.



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CPS to consider bringing charges against Tim Westwood

Detectives investigating allegations of non-recent sexual abuse against the former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood have submitted a file of evidence to prosecutors to consider bringing charges. The criminal inquiries came after a joint investigation by BBC News and the Guardian in 2022 heard from women who made allegations of predatory and unwanted sexual behaviour and touching. Source

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Development comes after the BBC confirmed that an independent inquiry into Westwood’s conduct while at the broadcaster had been completed

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CPS to consider charging Tim Westwood over sexual misconduct allegations

Police first received allegations of non-recent sexual abuse against Tim Westwood in April 2022, after the BBC aired a documentary revealing claims against the former BBC Radio 1 DJ. He "strongly rejects all allegations of wrongdoing".

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Tim Westwood: Met detectives hand file to prosecutors to consider charges

The veteran hip-hop DJ has denied any wrongdoing in the wake of a flurry of accusations made against him

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CPS considers charging DJ Tim Westwood over sexual abuse allegations

The Crown Protective Services (CPS) are considering bringing charges of sexual abuse against former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood.

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CPS to consider bringing sexual abuse charges against former BBC Radio One DJ Tim Westwood

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BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood.The CPS’ decision will be based on a file of evidence submitted by the Metropolitan Police into multiple allegations of sexual abuse occurring between 1982 and 2016.Westwood was previously accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women and of abusing his power when he was at the height of his career within the music industry. He has rejected all allegations of wrongdoing.Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy – who is l…

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Prosecutors are considering whether to bring charges against former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood over allegations of historic sexual abuse.The Metropolitan Police have submitted a "file of evidence" regarding allegations at the height of the veteran hip hop DJ's career.Westwood, 67, has vehemently denied all allegations of inappropriate behaviour and all accusations of wrongdoing.Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the inv…

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Claims of non-recent sexual abuse were made against the former BBC Radio 1 DJ in 2022. The Met Police previously said it was investigating alleged offences in London that occurred between 1982 and 2016, and officers have now submitted a file to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Westwood, 66, has previously “strongly” denied any wrongdoing. A CPS spokesperson said: “We can confirm we received a file from the Metropolitan Police Service regardi…

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