Metropolitan Police probing number of sex offence allegations against David Walliams

The Met Police have announced they are investigating UK comedian David Walliams following 'alleged serious sexual offences'.

Officers say they have received a 'number of allegations' concerning 'non-recent' offences, involving a man now in his 50s.

Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney, whose team is leading the investigation, said in a statement: "We would encourage anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence to come forward and speak to us, no matter when it happened.

“We know reporting allegations of this nature can be daunting, but specialist officers are on hand to provide support, answer questions and guide you through the process."

The force noted that those who have come forward are being supported by 'specialist officers'.

While investigating new allegations, as part of their investigation, detectives are also reviewing reporting by the Guardian and ITN to establish whether there is any evidence of offences, which Walliams has denied.

Detectives are also revewing the reports published by the Guardian and ITN, which Walliams has denied, as part of their investigation into the latest allegations.

Walliams, 55, first rose to fame in the early 2000s alongside comedian Matt Lucas, with the pair creating and starring in the hugely successful BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain (2003–2006).

He went onto become a best-selling children's author, and later became a judge on Britain's Got Talent in 2012.

LADbible Group has approached David Walliams’ representatives for comment.

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