London Police Investigate David Walliams Over Sexual Offenses

London’s Metropolitan Police said on November 13 that it is investigating David Walliams over serious sexual offenses. The force said it had received several abuse allegations before media coverage of claims about the comedian and children’s author emerged. Police said those earlier allegations differ from the ones described in the coverage, which they will also examine for possible evidence of crimes.

The media allegations included claims that Walliams used his celebrity status to groom girls and young women. One woman alleged that he sexually assaulted her at his London home when she was 15. Other women said he groomed them while they were teenagers. These are allegations, and the police investigation is ongoing.

Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney urged anyone who has experienced a sexual offense to contact police, regardless of how long ago it happened. The Metropolitan Police said it would consider the allegations in the coverage as part of its inquiries.