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Met police launch investigation into David Walliams allegations

Met police launch investigation into David Walliams allegations

Also reported by BBC Top Stories

Summary

London’s Metropolitan Police has opened a criminal investigation into allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences involving David Walliams. The police said the investigation concerns allegations separate from those reported publicly, while detectives are also reviewing that reporting; Walliams denies wrongdoing.

Key Facts

  • The Metropolitan Police said it is investigating allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences involving a man in his 50s.
  • The police said the allegations under investigation are separate from those reported by the Guardian and ITV News.
  • Detectives are reviewing the published reporting to assess whether it provides evidence of offences.
  • Walliams has denied wrongdoing.
  • The police said specialist officers are supporting people who have come forward.
  • Police asked anyone with information to call 101 and quote reference 4900/10NOV26, or contact the complex sexual offences unit.
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