BBC Radio DJ Tim Westwood has been interviewed under police caution for the fourth time after allegations of sexual misconduct, it has been reported.
In April 2022, the Suffolk-born radio presenter stepped down from his role as a host on Capital Xtra, after denying all the accusations against him. The alleged offences are reported to have been committed between 1982 and 2016.
In a statement issued on Thursday (October 26), the Metropolitan Police said: “Police are investigating a number of reports relating to allegations of non-recent sexual offences allegedly committed by a man. The offences are alleged to have occurred in London between 1982 and 2016.” No arrest has been made.
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The radio DJ and TV presenter was first accused of sexual misconduct last April by seven women who took part in a BBC documentary. Then, in a statement in August, which did not name the DJ, police said they were investigating a number of sexual offences which date back to 1982.
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Last year, his team released the following statement: “Tim Westwood strongly denies all allegations of inappropriate behaviour. In a career that has spanned 40 years, there have never been any complaints made against him officially or unofficially. Tim Westwood strongly rejects all allegations of wrongdoing.”
The broadcaster gained experience by setting up sound systems in clubs in northwest London.
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Consequently, opportunities came up to DJ. He ended up being a warm-up act for, David Rodigan, playing reggae and jazz-funk. His road into the entertainment industry continued with stints on local radio, before climbing his way to Capital Radio in London. Subsequently, he joined the BBC.
Westwood hosted a regular Saturday show on Capital Xtra, in which he was known as “The Big Dawg”, until he left last year after the initial claims came to light. In July, the BBC said it had received six complaints against Westwood, including one that was referred to police, despite director-general Tim Davie previously saying he had seen “no evidence of complaints”.
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