UK police open sex offence probe into comedian and author David Walliams
London police have launched an investigation into British comedian and author David Walliams following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming. Walliams has denied all accusations, stating he has not broken the law.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding power dynamics in the entertainment industry and the legal consequences of historical sexual misconduct allegations.
The children’s author and comedian denies the sexual assault allegations, says he has not broken the law.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info British comedian and children's author David Walliams in Cannes, on the French Riviera, on April 13, 2015 [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and AP Published On 14 Nov 2026 14 Nov 2026 London’s police have opened an investigation into allegations of serious sexual offences after media reports accused British comedian and children’s author David Walliams of grooming and sexually abusing girls and young women.
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Friday that it “has received a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences involving a man now in his 50s”.
In the statement, Met Police Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney urged anyone affected to come forward.
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