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Metropolitan Police open criminal inquiry into David Walliams over alleged misconduct

Police say the allegations are separate from earlier media reports, which they are reviewing; Walliams denies wrongdoing.

Published Nov 13, 2026 · 21:58 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • The Metropolitan Police have opened a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged sexual misconduct.[The Guardian]
  • Police say the allegations they are examining are separate from those reported by news organisations, and detectives are reviewing that reporting for evidence of offences.[The Guardian]
  • Walliams denies any wrongdoing and says he is not a sexual predator, so the allegations remain unproven. A court earlier rejected his bid to stop news outlets identifying him.[Associated Press · The Guardian]

Key facts

  • The Metropolitan Police announced a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged sexual misconduct.[Associated Press · The Guardian]
  • The Met said the serious allegations it is investigating are separate from those reported by news organisations, and detectives are reviewing that reporting for evidence of offences.[The Guardian]
  • Walliams has denied any wrongdoing and said he is not a sexual predator; he also said he never abused his power.[The Guardian]
  • Walliams sought a court injunction to stop news outlets identifying him, but a judge rejected the application, calling such a measure an exceptionally serious interference with media rights.[Associated Press]

What remains uncertain

  • The allegations are unproven, and Walliams denies wrongdoing.[The Guardian]
  • The reporting provided does not establish the number of complaints or their specific details.[Associated Press · The Guardian]

Sources

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