Tim Westwood charged with 15 offences over a period of 33 years
DJ Tim Westwood is facing trial for a series of serious offences against seven women.
Westwood, 68, is accused of four counts of rape, nine of indecent assault, two counts of sexual assault.
He is said to have indecently assaulted a 17-year-old girl in the Fulham area of London in 1083.
In 1986, a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in the Vauxhall area of London by Westwood, it is claimed.
Between 1995 and 1996, a girl aged between 17-18 was raped in London by the DJ, prosecutors say.
It is also alleged that the same woman was sexually assaulted in central London.
Between 2000 and 2001, a female between the age of 17-18 was raped and sexually assaulted in London, by Westwood, it is claimed.
He attacked a woman in her 20s who was raped in London, the charges state.
Westwood is also accused of sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s in Stroud in 2010.
Finally in 2016, a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in the Finchley area of London, by the DJ, it is claimed.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police Service, said: “It takes courage to come forward and report allegations of this nature.
‘The women who have done so have put their trust in us and we continue to provide them with all available support.
“Our investigation remains open and we’d encourage anyone who has been impacted by this case, or anyone with information, to come forward and speak with us. A dedicated team of investigators is available via email at CIT@met.police.uk. Any reports will be dealt with in the strictest confidence by specialist officers.
“Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, Rape Crisis at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.”
Tim Westwood will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 11 November.
Westwood championed rap and grime music in the UK as a radio DJ for the BBC and Capital Radio but was widely mocked for adopting a British black accent.
His compilation albums have earned him millions of pounds and gave him huge influence within the British music industry.
