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DJ Tim Westwood denies two more sexual offences

DJ Tim Westwood denies two more sexual offences

Also reported by Guardian World

Summary

DJ Tim Westwood pleaded not guilty to two additional sexual offence charges at Southwark Crown Court. He now denies 17 charges involving allegations by nine women, and his seven-week trial is scheduled to begin on 27 January.

Key Facts

  • Westwood denied indecently assaulting a girl aged 16 or 17 in west London in 1991.
  • He also denied sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in south London in May 2004.
  • The charges concern alleged offences between 1983 and 2016.
  • The 69-year-old faces 17 charges involving allegations by nine women.
  • The allegations include indecent assault, sexual assault and rape.
  • Westwood was granted conditional bail.
  • His trial is scheduled to start at Southwark Crown Court on 27 January and is expected to last seven weeks.
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