Tim Westwood: Publication Of BBC Probe Into Former DJ Delayed Again Due To Ongoing Police Investigation

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Publication of the BBC‘s probe into former DJ Tim Westwood has been delayed again due to the ongoing police investigation, the corporation has revealed.

The BBC ordered its own investigation almost two years ago and at that point said it was expected to take six months and would be published in full.

However, the report has frequently been delayed as new evidence into misconduct allegations has come to light. Westwood has strongly denied wrongdoing.

A day before the publication of tomorrow’s 2024 annual report, the BBC said the Westwood probe has been completed but “is now at the stage of going through certain important legal processes before it is in a position to publish the findings.” “The review team and the BBC Legal team have been liaising with the police in order to ensure that any steps taken (including publication of the report) do not have a negative impact on any ongoing police investigation,” said an update. “This is taking time.” Gemma White KC, who has been overseeing the review, intends to update those who contributed before the BBC publishes, the statement added.