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Tim Westwood trial date set as former BBC DJ faces rape and sex assault charges

Tim Westwood

Former BBC Radio One DJ Tim Westwood is facing charges of sexual offending against seven women.
The 68-year-old is accused of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault, with alleged incidents spanning from the 1980s to 2010.
Westwood has denied all charges and pleaded not guilty, having been granted bail.
His next court appearance is a pre-trial review on 14 December, with the full trial scheduled to commence on 25 January 2027.
The alleged offences include multiple counts of indecent assault and rape across various locations in London and Gloucestershire.

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