# Police probe David Walliams for sexual offenses

> UK police launch sexual offense investigation into comedian David Walliams after media reports of misconduct over 20 years.
- Title: Police probe David Walliams for sexual offenses · Dw
- Summary: UK police launch sexual offense investigation into comedian David Walliams after media reports of misconduct over 20 years.
- Keywords: david walliams, metropolitan police, sexual misconduct, british media, the guardian, itv news, harpercollins, britain's got talent, high court, russell brand
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/david-walliams-uk-police-launch-sex-offense-probe-into-comedian/a-79944161?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: david walliams, metropolitan police, sexual misconduct, british media, the guardian, itv news, harpercollins, britain's got talent, high court, russell brand, news, world
## Police open sexual offense probe
London police launched a sexual offenses investigation into British comedian David Walliams after media reports of misconduct over 20 years.
## Allegations of misconduct
The Guardian and ITV News reported Walliams misused his power and celebrity status to prey on women and girls over a period of more than 20 years.
## Walliams denies allegations
Walliams said he was devastated that some women he met 10 to 20 years ago expressed hurt or anger towards him.

> i am devastated that some of the women i met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me
## Career repercussions
The BBC removed Walliams content from its platforms and HarperCollins dropped him after reports of inappropriate behavior.
## Key takeaway

UK police opened a sexual offense probe into comedian David Walliams following media reports of alleged misconduct spanning over 20 years.