Police confirm David Walliams investigation after ‘serious sexual offence’ allegations

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The Met has received 'a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences'.

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into David Walliams following allegations of serious sexual offences, it has confirmed.

‘In recent days, the Met has received a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences involving a man now in his 50s,’ the force confirmed.

‘Those who have come forward are being supported by specialist officers.’

The allegations made are separate from those previously reported as part of ITN and The Guardian’s exposé, it confirmed.

‘However, as part of their investigation, detectives are also proactively reviewing that reporting to establish whether there is any evidence of offences.’

Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney, whose team is leading the investigation, said: ‘We would encourage anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence to come forward and speak to us, no matter when it happened.

‘We know reporting allegations of this nature can be daunting, but specialist officers are on hand to provide support, answer questions and guide you through the process.’

The Met is yet to confirm how many alleged offences have been reported or what Walliams has been accused of.

Police have also not confirmed when or where the incidents are alleged to have taken place.

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