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London police opened an investigation into serious sexual offence allegations involving David Walliams.
The Metropolitan Police said it is investigating allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences involving a man in his 50s. Police said the allegations are separate from those in news reports, which detectives are also reviewing for possible evidence; Walliams has denied wrongdoing.
What the reports agree on
- The Metropolitan Police said it is investigating allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences involving Walliams. Guardian World, BBC Top Stories, PBS NewsHour
- Police said the allegations under investigation are separate from those described in news reports, and detectives are reviewing the reports for possible evidence of offences. Guardian World, BBC Top Stories, PBS NewsHour
- Walliams denied breaking the law. BBC Top Stories, PBS NewsHour
Reported by one outlet
- Producers removed Walliams’s cameo from the upcoming film “Fing!” and said he would not take part in its release or promotion. PBS NewsHour
- U.K. distributor Sky said it was dropping the film. PBS NewsHour
- The Metropolitan Police announced the investigation on 13 November 2026. BBC Top Stories
The original reports
- BBC Top Stories 'Police launch investigation' into Walliams and Piddington asylum 'betrayal'
- PBS NewsHour UK police launch sex offense investigation into children's author and TV personality David Walliams
- BBC Top Stories Police investigating David Walliams over alleged serious sexual offences
- Guardian World Met police launch investigation into David Walliams allegations