Former BBC Radio 1 DJ, Tim Westwood, faced a significant day in court today. The 68-year-old is firmly pleading not guilty to a series of serious charges, including four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault. These allegations span over three decades, involving seven women and incidents allegedly occurring between 1983 and 2016.
Arriving at Southwark Crown Court in a black hooded coat and maroon shirt, Westwood was arraigned on all 15 charges. The court was told that some incidents allegedly took place at BBC Studios in 1996. Westwood also faces claims of indecent assaults in London during the 1980s and a hotel rape in 1996.
He’s also accused of incidents in the 2000s, including an alleged rape at a London address, and an alleged sexual assault in a Stroud nightclub in 2010.
Bail has been granted with strict instructions for Westwood not to contact the complainants. The next step in this high-profile case is a pre-trial review, expected to occur in December next year. A provisional trial date has been set for January 25, 2027.
As this legal process unfolds, stay tuned for further developments in this high-profile court case.