From the Guardian · · 1m 10s
Met police open investigation into David Walliams
Police launch criminal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against the television personality and children's author.
In brief
Police launch criminal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against the television personality and children's author. Metropolitan police have opened a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged sexual misconduct, separate from allegations reported by the Guardian and ITV News. Originally…
Police open criminal inquiry
The Metropolitan police have announced a criminal investigation into David Walliams, fifty-five, over alleged sexual misconduct. Multiple women have accused him of using his power and celebrity status to prey on young women and teenagers.
Separate from media reports
The Met said the allegations it is investigating are separate from those reported by the Guardian and ITV News. However, detectives are proactively reviewing that reporting to establish whether there is evidence of offences.
Walliams acknowledges regrets
In a letter to journalists, Walliams wrote he behaved thoughtlessly towards people in casual relationships and did not always consider their feelings. He denied being a sexual predator or breaking the law.
“I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law, but I am devastated that some of the women I met ten to twenty years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.”
Police urge victims to come forward
Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney said specialist officers are available to support anyone reporting sexual offences.
At a glance
Metropolitan police have opened a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged sexual misconduct, separate from allegations reported by the Guardian and ITV News.
