- London police are investigating children's author and comedian David Walliams for serious sexual offenses following reports of misconduct.
- The Metropolitan Police stated it had received a number of allegations of abuse in the past after a joint investigation by ITV News and the Guardian.
- The allegations being investigated are separate from those reported by the news outlets, according to police.
- Police will also review the news stories to see if there is evidence of other crimes.
- Reports from ITV News and the Guardian allege that Walliams used his fame to groom girls and young women for sex.
- One woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by Walliams at his London home when she was 15.
- Walliams has publicly stated he is not a sexual predator and has not broken the law.
- The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into Walliams over alleged serious sexual offences.
- The investigation includes reviewing reports from ITV News and the Guardian to establish if there is any evidence of offences.
- Walliams gained fame in the early 2000s with the BBC sketch comedy Little Britain and served as a judge on ITV's Britain's Got Talent.
- Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney encouraged anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offense to come forward.
London police have launched an investigation into David Walliams, the renowned children's author and comedian, over serious sexual offenses. This inquiry follows allegations reported by ITV News and the Guardian, which claim Walliams used his fame to groom young women and girls for sexual purposes.15
The Metropolitan Police stated that they have received multiple allegations of abuse, which are distinct from those highlighted in the media reports. However, they are also reviewing these reports to determine if any additional crimes were committed. According to the police, one woman alleged she was sexually assaulted by Walliams at his London home when she was just 15 years old, while others accused him of grooming during their teenage years.268
Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney emphasized the importance of coming forward, stating, “We would encourage anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offense to come forward and speak to us, no matter when it happened.” The police confirmed that those who have reported allegations are being supported by specialist officers.
Walliams, who gained fame in the early 2000s with the BBC sketch comedy Little Britain and served as a judge on ITV's Britain's Got Talent, previously denied the allegations, asserting he is “not a sexual predator” and has not “broken the law.” The investigation comes after Walliams lost a legal bid to prevent the media from disclosing claims against him.710
“The Metropolitan Police said it received a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences involving a man now in his 50s, and detectives are also reviewing the ITV News and Guardian reports for evidence of other crimes. Det. Supt. Mike Cagney encouraged victims to come forward, noting specialist officers are available to support them.”
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