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Tim Westwood Charged with Two More Sexual Offences

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Tim Westwood Charged

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences.
The new charges allege indecent assault of a 16-17-year-old girl in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991.
He is also accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Wandsworth in May 2004.
Westwood now faces 17 charges involving nine women from 1983 to 2016 and will stand trial on Jan 25 2027.

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BBC Board Apologizes

BBC Board apologized after internal review found it failed to address Tim Westwood’s behaviour.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy said victims can still call Rape Crisis’s 24/7 helpline for support.
Tim Westwood continues to deny all allegations and maintains his innocence.
Catherine P. Baccas said the Crown Prosecution Service pursued additional charges in the public interest.

History

Historical Context

In 2012, the BBC’s former star Jimmy Savile was exposed as a prolific sexual predator, prompting a nationwide scandal. Metropolitan Police’s Operation Yewtree identified over 500 alleged victims, and the Crown Prosecution Service launched 14 prosecutions by 2014. The BBC’s 2024 internal review of Tim Westwood mirrors the Savile inquiry, revealing institutional neglect of complaints from women across London. Consequently, the corporation now faces renewed significant public scrutiny, and the Crown Prosecution Service continues pursuing additional charges to restore accountability.

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Tim Westwood Charged

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences.
The new charges allege indecent assault of a 16-17-year-old girl in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991.
He is also accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in Wandsworth in May 2004.
Westwood now faces 17 charges involving nine women from 1983 to 2016 and will stand trial on Jan 25 2027.

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