Police submit file to CPS over Tim Westwood sexual abuse allegations

Prosecutors are considering bringing charges against the former Radio 1 hip-hop DJ Tim Westwood, after detectives investigating allegations of non-recent sexual abuse submitted a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The criminal inquiries began after a joint investigation by the Guardian and BBC News in 2022 heard from women who accused the DJ of sexual misconduct and misusing his position in the music industry to take advantage of them. The allegations date from 1992 to 2017, when the DJ was one of the best-known names in hip-hop and rap. He began hosting BBC Radio 1’s first Rap Show in 1994, and was credited with giving new talent an unparalleled platform. Westwood denied the allegations when the Guardian and the BBC published the investigation in April 2022. A spokesperson said at the time they were completely false and denied in their entirety. More women approached the news outlets after the publication of the initial investigation. Det Supt Andy Furby, whose team is leading the investigation, said officers were continuing their inquiries and were providing specialist support to those who had come forward. “A file of evidence has now been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service and our team...