Police Probe David Walliams Over Alleged Serious Sexual Offences
WHO:
NBC News - David Walliams, 55, is a children’s author and TV personality, co-creator and co-star of “Little Britain,” and has published about 40 books that have sold more than 60 million copies worldwide, according to his website.
NBC News - Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney said specialist officers are available to support people reporting sex offenses.
NY Post - David Walliams is a comedian accused of grooming young women; he denied being a “sexual predator.”
Deadline - The Metropolitan Police said the allegations involve a man now in his 50s.
Variety - Walliams is a comedian and former “Britain’s Got Talent” judge.
Variety - A Guardian article accused Walliams of sexually abusing a teenage girl and “grooming” young fans.
WHAT:
NBC News - One woman told ITV News and The Guardian that Walliams sexually assaulted her at his London home when she was 15; others accused him of grooming them as teenagers.
NBC News - Police said they would examine the news reports for evidence of other crimes and encouraged sex offense victims to come forward.
NBC News - Walliams said he had not broken any laws and said, “I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.” He added that he never abused the power imbalance associated with fame.
NBC News - Producers of the upcoming film “Fing!” removed Walliams’ cameo and said he would have no involvement in its release or promotion; he is credited as a co-writer. U.K. distributor Sky said it was dropping the movie.
NBC News - HarperCollins dropped Walliams after allegations of inappropriate behavior. He stepped down as a “Britain’s Got Talent” judge in 2022 after apologizing for “disrespectful comments” about auditioning contestants.
NBC News - Walliams sought a court injunction to prevent the outlets from identifying him. Judge Matthew Nicklin rejected it, calling such a measure “an exceptionally serious interference” with media rights.
NY Post - Walliams is under police investigation for alleged “serious sexual offenses”; the article said more alleged victims had come forward.
Deadline - London police launched an investigation into Walliams.
Deadline - The Metropolitan Police said it had “received a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences.”
Deadline - Police said the allegations under investigation are distinct from those reported by ITV News and The Guardian.
Variety - The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Walliams is being investigated for “serious sexual offences.”
NY Post - Walliams denied being a “sexual predator” in a statement.
WHERE:
Deadline - The investigation was launched by London police.
Deadline - The Metropolitan Police is investigating the allegations.
WHY:
Deadline - The investigation concerns a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences involving a man now in his 50s.
HOW:
NBC News - The Guardian and ITV said they spoke to more than 100 people during a three-year investigation into Walliams.
Deadline - The Metropolitan Police said it received the allegations; it described them as distinct from allegations reported by ITV News and The Guardian.
Variety - The Guardian article’s investigation was published in conjunction with an ITV News documentary.
NY Post - A bombshell exposé published Monday accused Walliams of grooming young women.
(UPDATED November 13, 2026 22:01 UTC)
London police are investigating comedian David Walliams over allegations of serious sexual offenses. One woman alleges he assaulted her at his home when she was fifteen; others describe grooming. Walliams denies breaking laws, while police urge anyone affected to come forward.
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(UPDATED November 13, 2026 18:02 UTC)
London police are investigating comedian David Walliams over allegations of serious sexual offenses. Police say the allegations are non-recent and distinct from those reported elsewhere. Walliams denied being a sexual predator; additional allegations have reportedly emerged.