Tim Westwood Released on Bail Following Charges of Rape and Sexual Assault
Tim Westwood, a former DJ known for his work at BBC Radio 1, has been released on bail after facing serious charges of rape and sexual assault. The 68-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to address allegations from seven women spanning several decades.
Details of the Charges Against Tim Westwood
Westwood is charged with numerous offences, including:
- Four counts of rape
- Nine counts of indecent assault
- Two counts of sexual assault
Some of the key allegations involve incidents that occurred:
- A rape allegation in a London hotel in 1996
- Another rape incident from the early 2000s in London
- Two rape charges in London during the 2010s
- Indecent assaults in London during the 1980s and 1990s
Court Proceedings and Bail Conditions
During the court proceedings, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring granted Westwood conditional bail. He is prohibited from contacting any prosecution witnesses. His next appearance is scheduled for December 8 at Southwark Crown Court.
Background of Tim Westwood
Westwood began his career in local radio before moving to Capital Radio in the late 1980s. He joined the BBC in 1994, where he spent nearly two decades on Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra. After departing from the BBC in 2013, he took up a role at Capital Xtra until 2022.
Facing serious allegations, Westwood has denied all claims of sexual misconduct. He has cooperated with the police investigation, attending five voluntary interviews since the inquiry began.
