DJ Tim Westwood Faces Two Additional Sexual Offence Charges

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences, bringing the total charges against him to 17, involving nine alleged victims and incidents spanning several decades in London. The new charges extend the scope of the case as Westwood awaits trial, scheduled to begin in January 2024 at Southwark Crown Court.

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences, raising the total number of charges against him to 17, involving nine alleged victims. The 68-year-old faces accusations dating back several decades and spanning multiple locations in London.

The new charges include one count of indecent assault involving a teenage girl aged between 16 and 17 in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991, and one count of sexual assault relating to an 18-year-old woman in Wandsworth in 2004. Westwood has not yet entered pleas to these latest charges. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on a date yet to be confirmed.

Westwood has already denied previous allegations, which comprise four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault. These earlier charges pertain to seven women and cover incidents alleged to have occurred between 1983 and 2016. His trial is currently set to begin on January 25 at Southwark Crown Court.

Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy reaffirmed the force’s commitment to supporting the women who have come forward. He highlighted that independent assistance is available, including through organizations such as Rape Crisis. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stated that prosecutors had determined there was sufficient evidence to pursue the new charges and that doing so served the public interest. The CPS also emphasized the importance of preserving the integrity of ongoing legal proceedings by discouraging any public commentary or dissemination of information that could prejudice the trial.

Westwood is a well-known figure in the UK music scene, credited with helping to bring hip-hop and rap into mainstream British radio. Son of the former Bishop of Peterborough, Westwood began his career as a street DJ before moving to Kiss FM in the 1980s, then Capital FM, and eventually BBC Radio 1 in 1994. He hosted the station’s first dedicated rap show, championing both American and UK hip-hop artists. He later presented shows on BBC Radio 1Xtra before leaving the BBC in 2013 to join Capital Xtra. Westwood stepped down from his Saturday night show on Capital Xtra in spring 2022.

The case remains ongoing, with authorities continuing their investigations and preparing for the forthcoming trial.

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