Tim Westwood: Publication of BBC report into DJ paused at request of Met Police

A BBC report into the conduct of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been put on hold at the request of the Metropolitan Police. The report into what the corporation knew about the veteran hip-hop DJ‘s alleged behaviour was commissioned in 2022 and was initially expected to be published before Christmas last year. A freedom of information request by BBC News earlier this year revealed the broadcaster had spent more than £3m on the review so far. Westwood faces historical sexual abuse allegations from multiple women. The 67-year-old “strongly denies all allegations of inappropriate behaviour”. The Met Police have submitted a “file of evidence” to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) regarding allegations at the height of his career and prosecutors are considering whether to bring charges against him. In July, the BBC said the independent inquiry had been completed but could not be published because of an “ongoing police investigation”. On Thursday, a BBC spokesman said: “The police have requested that the BBC pause its intended publication of the report. “This is to allow the investigating authorities further time to consider the impact of the publication of the report on the ongoing investigation. “We have discussed the police’s...