The BBC has paused the publication of its report into what the corporation knew about the alleged behaviour of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood following a request from the Metropolitan Police.
In 2022, BBC News broadcast accusations by 18 women of predatory and unwanted sexual behaviour and touching by Tim Westwood, in alleged incidents from 1992 to 2017.
Mr Westwood has denied claims of misconduct.
A Met police spokesperson said: “While consultation with the CPS is ongoing, we have asked the BBC to pause the publication of their report to allow for further time to consider any potential impact on the investigation.”
The BBC’s report, led by Gemma White KC, was commissioned by the BBC to examine Mr Westwood’s employment with the broadcaster.
The BBC confirmed police had requested it pause publishing this report, adding it would continue to correspond with authorities.
In a statement it said it would provide a further update when there was clarity to do so.
“The police have requested that the BBC pause its intended publication of the report. This is to allow the investigating auth
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