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Police launch investigation into David Walliams over alleged serious sexual offences
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Met police say allegations are separate from those made by multiple women in Guardian and ITN investigation The Metropolitan police have launched a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged “serious sexual offences”. Walliams, 55, was accused in reports by ITV and t
Met police say allegations are separate from those made by multiple women in Guardian and ITN investigation The Metropolitan police have launched a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged “serious sexual offences”. Walliams, 55, was accused in reports by ITV and the Guardian this week of using his power and celebrity status to prey on young women and teenagers for sex. He has denied any wrongdoing, being a sexual predator or breaking the law.
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