Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood, 68, has been charged by police with sexual offences against seven women between 1983 and 2016, including four counts of rape
Tim Westwood was yesterday charged with sexual offences against seven women, including four counts of rape.
The 68-year-old, a former Radio 1 DJ and TV presenter, has been charged with sexual offences against seven women between 1983 and 2016. Mr Westwood is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 10 November. He has denied claims of misconduct.
The Metropolitan Police announced the charges on Thursday and released the details of the allegations. One alleged offence took place in 1983 when a 17-year-old girl was indecently assaulted in the Fulham area of London. In 1986, a woman in her 20s was allegedly sexually assaulted in the Vauxhall area of London.
Between 1995 and 1996, it is alleged a female between the age of 17-18 was raped in London and it was also alleged that the same woman was sexually assaulted in central London within the same timeframe. Between 2000 and 2001, it is alleged a female between the age of 17 and 18 was raped and sexually assaulted in London.
In 2010, a woman in her 20s was allegedly raped in London. In 2010, a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in Stroud, it has been alleged. In 2016, a woman in her 20s was allegedly sexually assaulted in the Finchley area of London. These charges relate to seven different women.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police Service, said in a statement released: “It takes courage to come forward and report allegations of this nature.
“The women who have done so have put their trust in us and we continue to provide them with all available support. Our investigation remains open and we’d encourage anyone who has been impacted by this case, or anyone with information, to come forward and speak with us. A dedicated team of investigators is available via email.
“Any reports will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by specialist officers. Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, Rape Crisis at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.”
Westwood started his career in radio at LWR before moving to Kiss FM, which he co-owned. He had a stint on Capital FM from 1987 before moving to the BBC to present its new rap show in 1994 for Radio 1.
Source: Mirror
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