Tim Westwood Granted Bail in Rape and Sexual Assault Case
Tim Westwood, the former Radio 1 DJ, has been granted conditional bail following serious allegations of rape and sexual assault. The 68-year-old is facing charges brought by seven women, with accusations that stem as far back as the 1990s.
Charges Against Tim Westwood
Westwood is charged with:
- Four counts of rape
- Nine counts of indecent assault
- Two counts of sexual assault
Among his alleged offences are three indecent assaults reported to have occurred at BBC studios during the 1990s. Additionally, he is accused of raping a woman at a London hotel in 1996 and sexually assaulting another at a music festival approximately 20 years later.
Court Appearance and Bail Conditions
During his appearance in Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Westwood spoke briefly to confirm his identity. The judge, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring, granted him bail with specific conditions. He must refrain from contacting any prosecution witnesses.
Westwood’s next court date is scheduled for December 8 at Southwark Crown Court. As part of the investigation, he has voluntarily attended five police interviews. His return to the UK from Nigeria occurred just a week before this court appearance.
Background of Tim Westwood
Tim Westwood started his career in local radio before moving to Capital Radio in the late 1980s. He joined the BBC in 1994, where he worked on Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra for nearly two decades. After departing BBC in 2013, he continued his career at Capital Xtra, hosting a Saturday show until 2022. Throughout his career, he has denied all allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
The developments in this case continue to unfold, raising significant concerns within the broadcasting community and the public at large.
