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Met police launch investigation into David Walliams allegations

The Guardian World Friday 13 November 2026, 16:07 UTC By Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent 1 min read

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Police say allegations of sexual misconduct are separate from those made by multiple women in Guardian and ITN investigationThe Metropolitan police have announced a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged sexual misconduct. In reports by the Guardian and ITV News, Walliams, 55, has been accused by multiple women of using his power and celebrity status to prey on young women and teenagers for sex.

Police say allegations of sexual misconduct are separate from those made by multiple women in Guardian and ITN investigation

The Metropolitan police have announced a criminal investigation into David Walliams over alleged sexual misconduct.

In reports by the Guardian and ITV News, Walliams, 55, has been accused by multiple women of using his power and celebrity status to prey on young women and teenagers for sex.

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