Met Police investigates David Walliams over serious sexual offence allegations
The force has received a number of new allegations separate from previous reports, and is reviewing existing media coverage.
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The Metropolitan Police has initiated an investigation into David Walliams after receiving a number of allegations concerning non-recent serious sexual offences. The force confirmed on Friday (November 13) that these new claims are distinct from those previously published by ITV News and The Guardian. As part of its inquiry, the Met stated that detectives are also proactively reviewing the earlier media reporting to determine if any offences are evidenced.
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A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed that individuals who have come forward with allegations are receiving support from specialist officers. Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney urged anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence, regardless of when it occurred, to report it. He stated that specialist officers are available to offer support, answer questions, and guide individuals through the reporting process, acknowledging that such reports can be daunting.
Previous allegations and denials
The current investigation follows earlier reports by ITV News and The Guardian, which detailed accusations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate sexual activities, grooming, and sexual assault made by multiple women against the entertainer and children's author. These allegations reportedly involved behaviour towards teenage girls and young women. Responding to the earlier reports, David Walliams denied all allegations. He stated that while he realised he had sometimes behaved thoughtlessly in past casual sexual relationships and regretted not always taking people's feelings into account, he had never abused his position of fame. He added that he is not a sexual predator and has not broken the law, expressing devastation that some women he met years ago now felt hurt or anger towards him.
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Walliams, aged 55, had previously attempted to legally block the publication of his identity in relation to these allegations. His publisher, HarperCollins, dropped him in December 2025 after allegations of harassment, which he denied. Alton Towers also closed its World of David Walliams attraction earlier this month. Walliams departed from Britain's Got Talent in 2022 after apologising for disrespectful comments made about contestants in January 2020.
Questions this report answers
+What is the Metropolitan Police investigating David Walliams for?
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into David Walliams following a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences. These new allegations are separate from earlier reports published by ITV News and The Guardian.
+Are the new allegations the same as those reported by ITV News and The Guardian?
No, the Metropolitan Police has stated that the allegations it has received are separate from those previously reported by ITV News and The Guardian. However, detectives are reviewing the existing media coverage to establish if there is any evidence of offences.
+Has David Walliams responded to the allegations?
Yes, David Walliams has denied all allegations made against him. He has stated that while he regrets past thoughtless behaviour in relationships, he has never abused his position of fame and has not broken the law.
+What should someone do if they have been a victim of a sexual offence?
Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney of the Metropolitan Police encourages anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence to come forward, no matter when it happened. Specialist officers are available to provide support and guidance through the reporting process.
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