UK Police Open David Walliams Sex Offence Probe

The Metropolitan Police have opened a sex offence investigation into British comedian, children's author and TV personality David Walliams, 55, after receiving a number of allegations of past abuse. Police said the allegations followed a joint investigation this week by ITV News and the Guardian. Walliams denies the sexual assault allegations, saying he has not broken the law.

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The "Little Britain" star and "Britain's Got Talent" judge has been accused of engaging in sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior towards young women and girls. Walliams denies the allegations.

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David Walliams: UK police launch sex offense probe into comedian

The "Little Britain" star and "Britain's Got Talent" judge has been accused of engaging in sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior towards young women and girls. Walliams denies the allegations.

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UK police open sex offence probe into comedian and author David Walliams

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UK police launch sex offense investigation into children's author and TV personality David Walliams

The Metropolitan Police said it had received a number of allegations of past abuse following the joint investigation this week by ITV News and the Guardian newspaper.

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