Metropolitan Police Submits Evidence on DJ Tim Westwood Allegations to Prosecutors

 

The Metropolitan Police has submitted evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) as part of an ongoing investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against former BBC and Capital Xtra DJ Tim Westwood. The 67-year-old presenter, accused by multiple women of sexual offenses allegedly committed between 1982 and 2016, has been interviewed under caution by officers on four separate occasions since the claims surfaced in April 2022.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is overseeing the investigation, confirmed that the CPS will now review the evidence to determine if charges should be brought against Westwood. In addition to submitting the case, Furphy noted that the investigative team, working with the support of prosecutors, continues to look into additional inquiries linked to the allegations.

The accusations, initially reported by BBC News and The Guardian, describe Westwood's alleged pattern of predatory and inappropriate behavior, including unwanted sexual advances, spanning from 1992 to 2017. Westwood has consistently denied all claims of misconduct.

The CPS spokesperson confirmed receiving the police’s file, acknowledging the non-recent nature of the alleged offenses and confirming they involved a man in his 60s. The Met Police also issued a statement reiterating their dedication to investigating sexual offenses to ensure safety for women and girls in London.

In response to the emerging allegations in 2022, the BBC launched an independent investigation into Westwood’s conduct, after receiving six historic complaints related to bullying or sexual misconduct during his tenure at the network.