UK police launch sex offense investigation into children's author and TV personality David Walliams
Also reported by BBC Top Stories, Guardian World
Summary
London’s Metropolitan Police are investigating serious sexual offense allegations involving David Walliams after receiving complaints of past abuse. Walliams denies breaking the law, while producers have removed his cameo from an upcoming film based on one of his books and the U.K. distributor has dropped the film.Key Facts
- Police said they received several allegations of past abuse in recent days.
- The police investigation followed news reports that included allegations of sexual assault and grooming involving girls and young women.
- Police said the recent complaints were separate from the allegations described in the news reports, but they will examine those reports for evidence of other crimes.
- Walliams denied breaking the law and said he had never abused his fame or power.
- Producers of the upcoming film “Fing!” removed Walliams’s cameo and said he would not take part in its release or promotion.
- U.K. distributor Sky said it was dropping the film.
- Publisher HarperCollins dropped Walliams last year after allegations of inappropriate behavior.
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