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Tim Westwood in court to deny two more sexual offence charges

Tim Westwood in court to deny two more sexual offence charges

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Summary

Former radio DJ Tim Westwood pleaded not guilty to two additional sexual offence charges at Southwark Crown Court. He now denies 17 charges involving nine women, and is due to stand trial in January.

Key Facts

  • Westwood denied indecently assaulting a girl aged 16 or 17 in west London in 1991.
  • He also denied sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman in south London in May 2004.
  • The 17 charges concern alleged offences between 1983 and 2016.
  • The charges include allegations of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault.
  • Westwood has pleaded not guilty to all 17 charges.
  • He was granted conditional bail.
  • The trial is scheduled to take place at Southwark Crown Court in January.
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