DJ Tim Westwood assaulted women at the BBC studios and raped another at a hotel over a 33-year period, a court heard today.
The ex-Radio 1 DJ is accused of carrying out the alleged offences against seven women between 1983 and 2016.
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Tim Westwood, pictured today, appeared in court for a brief hearingCredit: PA
The hip hop DJ was charged last monthCredit: Getty
Westwood, 68, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for a hearing today.
He is charged with four counts of rape and nine counts of indecent assault.
The DJ is also accused of two counts of sexual assault.
Westwood allegedly carried out three indecent assaults at the BBC studios in London in the 1990s.
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He is also accused of raping a woman at a London hotel in 1996 and sexually assaulted another at a music festival in the city around 20 years later.
The court heard he also allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at a nightclub in Stroud, Gloucestershire, in 2010.
The youngest alleged victim is a 17-year-old girl who was indecently assaulted in South West London in 1983.
Two other complainants were aged between 17 and 18 when they were allegedly attacked by the star.
All the alleged offences are said to have taken place in London and Stroud.
Westwood, who returned from Nigeria last week, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.
He was bailed on the condition he does not contact directly or indirectly any prosecution witnesses.
Westwood will next appear at Southwark Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on December 5.
The charges came after an investigation by the BBC accused Westwood of inappropriate behaviour.
The BBC Board previously apologised following a review which said the corporation “did not take adequate action” after learning of concerns regarding his alleged behaviour.
Westwood has previously said he “strongly denies all allegations of inappropriate behaviour”.
The DJ stepped down from his show at Capital Xtra in the wake of the claims.
He is the son of former Anglican Bishop of Peterborough Bill Westwood.
Westwood rose to fame hosting the first nationally-broadcast rap show on UK radio from 1994.
Westwood accusations in full
- In 1983, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly indecently assaulted in the Fulham area of London.
- In 1986, a woman in her 20s was allegedly indecently assaulted in the Vauxhall area of London.
- Between 1995 and 1996, a female between the age of 17-18 was allegedly raped in London. It is also alleged that the same woman was indecently assaulted in central London within the same timeframe.
- Between 2000 and 2001, a female between the age of 17-18 was allegedly raped and indecently assaulted in London.
- In 2010, a woman in her 20s was allegedly raped in London.
- In 2010, a woman in her 20s was allegedly sexually assaulted in Stroud.
- In 2016, a woman in her 20s was allegedly sexually assaulted in the Finchley area of London.
He has won a number of MOBO awards and hosted the UK version of Pimp My Ride.
In 1999, he was seriously hurt in a drive-by shooting.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police Service, said: “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.
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“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.”
The DJ youngest alleged victim is a 17-year-old girlCredit: Andrew Styczynski
Westwood stepped down from his show at Capital Xtra in the wake of the claimsCredit: PA
