Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape

Warning: This article contains discussion of rape and sexual assault which some readers may find distressing.

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.

The court heard this morning (8 December) that three of the alleged indecent assault offences allegedly took place at the BBC Studios in 1996.

He stood in the glass dock at Southwark Crown Court in London when he was arraigned on all 15 counts.

Westwood was charged with the offences in October, relating to seven different women. The 68-year-old is alleged to have raped them, kissed them and touched their bodies without consent.

He was now been granted bail, with the condition to not contact the complainants. A provisional trial date has been set for 25 January 2027.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police Service, said at the time: “It takes courage to come forward and report allegations of this nature. The women who have done so have put their trust in us and we continue to provide them with all available support.

“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. A dedicated team of investigators is available via email at [email protected]. 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.”