London Police Open Sex Offense Probe Into Author David Walliams
London's Metropolitan Police have opened an investigation into serious sexual offense allegations involving British children's author and television personality David Walliams, after receiving multiple new complaints in recent days from people alleging abuse by a man in his 50s.[1]
The force said Friday that the fresh reports differ from those already described in a joint investigation by ITV News and the Guardian but that detectives will also examine that earlier reporting for potential evidence related to the case.[1] Police have not announced any arrests or charges, and did not name Walliams in their statement, but confirmed the suspect is a high-profile man in his 50s whose details match the entertainer.[1]
The new phase of the probe comes after media reports detailed a woman's allegation that Walliams sexually assaulted her at his London home when she was 15, along with other claims that he groomed teenage girls while at the height of his TV fame.[1] Those stories, published by ITV News and the Guardian, prompted additional complainants to contact police this week, according to the Metropolitan Police.[1] In a legal letter sent to both outlets before publication, Walliams denied any criminal conduct and insisted he had never abused his celebrity status or any power imbalance in his relationships with women.[1]
The allegations mark a sharp reversal for one of the UK's best-known children's authors, whose "World's Worst Children" series and other books have sold millions of copies worldwide, and who spent a decade as a judge on the ITV talent show "Britain's Got Talent." The broadcaster has already cut ties with Walliams in recent years after unrelated controversies over offensive remarks about contestants that came to light in 2022, and the new accusations have intensified scrutiny of how British entertainment institutions handled complaints about high-profile male stars.
Commercial fallout has begun to spread into Walliams' publishing and film work. Producers of an upcoming feature adaptation of his children's book "Fing!" said they have removed a planned cameo appearance by Walliams and that he will have no involvement in the movie's release or promotion.[1] UK broadcaster Sky, which was due to distribute the film, has also pulled it from its lineup in light of the ongoing investigation.[1]
Police stressed that their inquiry is at an early stage and urged anyone with information to come forward, underscoring that Walliams, who has denied the allegations, has not been charged and is entitled to the presumption of innocence while detectives assess the complaints and evidence.[1]
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📌 Key Facts
- On Friday, November 13, 2026, London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed they are investigating serious sex offense allegations linked to David Walliams.
- The police said they received a number of new complaints in recent days involving a man in his 50s following a joint ITV News and Guardian investigation.
- Media reports included a woman’s allegation that Walliams sexually assaulted her at his London home when she was 15 and other claims that he groomed teenage girls.
- Police stated the new allegations differ from those described in the ITV and Guardian reporting but will review those stories for additional evidence.
- Walliams issued a letter to ITV and the Guardian denying any criminal conduct and saying he never abused his fame or power imbalance with women he met.
- Producers of the upcoming film adaptation of Walliams’ book "Fing!" have removed his cameo and say he will have no role in the film’s release or promotion, and U.K. distributor Sky has dropped the film.
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