The Metropolitan Police have launched a criminal investigation into children’s author and TV personality David Walliams for serious sexual offenses. The investigation follows reports from the Guardian and ITV News alleging that the comedian used his celebrity status and power to prey on young women and teenagers for sex.
Walliams, known for Little Britain and his role as a Britain's Got Talent judge and host, has been accused of engaging in sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior toward girls and young women. London police stated they received a number of allegations of past abuse following the joint media investigation.
Walliams denies the allegations. The Metropolitan Police further clarified that some of the allegations they are investigating are separate from those reported by ITN and the Guardian earlier this week.