Crime

Tim Westwood Denies Two Further Charges as January Trial Date Nears

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Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood pleaded not guilty to two additional charges at Southwark Crown Court.

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The new pleas bring his total count to 17 charges involving nine different complainants between 1983 and 2016.

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Allegations include historical indecent assaults, sexual assaults, and rapes across London, Gloucestershire, and BBC premises.

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Westwood was granted conditional bail and is due to face trial in January.

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