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Tim Westwood Faces Additional Sexual Assault Charges
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New Charges Expand Legal Case
The Metropolitan Police have added two further offences to the case against former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood. He is now accused of an indecent assault on a girl aged 16-17 in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991 and a sexual assault on an 18-year-old woman in Wandsworth in May 2004. The total rises to 17 charges involving nine women. Westwood, 68, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on a date yet to be fixed for the new charges. A trial for the original 15 counts is scheduled to begin at Southwark Crown Court on January 25, 2027.
Background of Earlier Proceedings
The additional charges follow an earlier set filed in October 2025. At that time Westwood was charged with nine counts of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assault and four counts of rape, relating to alleged offences between 1983 and 2016 and involving seven women. He pleaded not guilty to all counts and denied the allegations.
Data & Statistics
- Total charges: 17
- Women alleged to be involved: 9
- Time span of alleged offences: 1983 – 2016 (original) plus 1991 and 2004 (new)
- Original charges (October 2025): 15 counts (9 indecent assault, 2 sexual assault, 4 rape)
Official Statements & Responses
Catherine P Baccas, deputy chief crown prosecutor in the CPS London, said the CPS authorised the two additional charges after determining there was sufficient evidence and that pursuing the case was in the public interest. She reminded that criminal proceedings are active and that the defendant has the right to a fair trial.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy of the Metropolitan Police reiterated the force’s commitment to supporting the women who have reported the offences and highlighted the availability of independent assistance through Rape Crisis.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The women who have made reports have placed their trust in us, and we remain committed to providing them with all available support.” — Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy
Why It Matters
The expansion of charges underscores the CPS’s assessment that the evidence meets the threshold for prosecution, even for historic offences. The case involves a high-profile media figure, drawing public scrutiny of how such allegations are investigated and prosecuted. The statements from both the CPS and the Metropolitan Police emphasize victim support and procedural fairness.
What’s Next
- Westwood is to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on a future, as-yet-undetermined date for the two new charges.
- The trial for the original 15 counts will commence at Southwark Crown Court on January 25, 2027.
The legal process remains ongoing, with both the CPS and the Metropolitan Police emphasizing the importance of a fair trial and continued support for the alleged victims.