Monday 4 July 2022 02:12 PM BBC is reviewing SIX complaints against DJ Tim Westwood - including one ... trends now
The BBC has revealed it is reviewing six misconduct complaints against DJ Tim Westwood, including one that has been referred to the police.
Despite previously insisting it wasn't aware of any concerning behaviour, the broadcaster now say they have received a number of bulling and sexual misconduct accusations lodged against the DJ.
Former Radio 1 DJ Westwood, 64, denies any wrongdoing - and the BBC's director general Tim Davie said earlier this year that he had 'seen no evidence of complaints.'
But now six allegations, relating to the period from 1994 to 2013, are being probed as part of a review launched into Westwood's 19-year career at the broadcaster.
The claims relate to his alleged bulling and sexual behaviour - with some referring to his conduct outside of the BBC.
The BBC is reviewing six allegations of sexual and bullying behaviour against veteran DJ Tim Westwood. The DJ has strenuously denied all allegations
Westwood (pictured) has denied all allegations that were lodged against him
Westwood, pictured above in 2005, is at the centre of a sexual misconduct storm after allegations were levelled against him in recent years
Some of the complaints were in the past and were found in BBC files – including the one referred to the police.
The BBC said: 'We are aware that one of these complaints was referred to police and Mr Westwood was spoken to in relation to another complaint.
'We are not aware what further action was taken at this stage. As a result of this, we are looking into what action was taken at the time.'
They said that when the ongoing probe is finished, more details will be provided.
Regarding the issue that was referred to the police, the spokesperson added: 'This is an historic case that the BBC has found in its files.
'We are establishing the facts around it. It did not relate
