Summary
Tim Westwood, a former BBC and Capital Xtra DJ, has been charged with two additional sexual offences by the Metropolitan Police. He now faces a total of 17 charges involving nine women, including allegations of rape and sexual assault dating back to 1991.Key Facts
- Tim Westwood is 68 years old and a former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra DJ.
- Police charged him with two more offences: alleged indecent assault of a teenage girl (16-17 years old) in 1991 and alleged sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman in 2004.
- These new charges add to earlier ones from October 2025, which included seven women and four counts of rape.
- Westwood denies all the charges and pleaded not guilty in December 2025.
- He is facing 17 charges in total involving nine women.
- Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy said police are committed to supporting the women who reported the crimes.
- Westwood will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for the new charges and has a trial scheduled for January 25, 2027, at Southwark Crown Court for the earlier charges.
- Independent support for victims is available through Rape Crisis' 24/7 support line.
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