Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences dating back to 1991 and 2004, expanding the allegations against him. The 68-year-old is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on a date yet to be determined.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in London confirmed the new charges, which include sexual assault and indecent assault. Catherine P Baccas, deputy chief crown prosecutor, stated that these charges follow a Metropolitan Police investigation and involve two additional women who have come forward with reports of non-recent offences.
Westwood was previously charged in October last year with nine counts of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assault, and four counts of rape. These allegations pertain to non-recent incidents occurring between 1983 and 2016 and involve seven women. The newly added charges bring the total to 17 counts involving nine women.
Among the accusations is an allegation that Westwood sexually assaulted an 18-year-old woman in Wandsworth in May 2004. Westwood has denied all charges and has pleaded not guilty to the initial 15 counts. He is due to stand trial on those charges at Southwark Crown Court in January.
The case underscores ongoing efforts by authorities to address historical sexual offences. Westwood remains subject to investigation while the legal process continues.