The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into David Walliams following allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences, the force has confirmed.
In a statement, the Met said it had received a number of allegations in recent days involving a man now in his 50s, and that those who have come forward are being supported by specialist officers.
Separate Allegations Under Review
The force confirmed the allegations are separate from those previously reported as part of ITN and The Guardian's exposé. However, detectives are also proactively reviewing that reporting to establish whether there is any evidence of offences.
Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “We would encourage anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence to come forward and speak to us, no matter when it happened. We know reporting allegations of this nature can be daunting, but specialist officers are on hand to provide support, answer questions and guide you through the process.”
Background of Allegations
Walliams, 55, has sold over 60 million children’s books. In December 2025, he was dropped by publisher HarperCollins following an internal probe into alleged misconduct and harassment towards junior female staff. Walliams issued a statement shortly after, “strongly denying” that he “behaved inappropriately”, adding that he was seeking legal advice.
While HarperCollins initially continued publishing Walliams’s existing titles, in September 2026, his entire back catalogue, comprising bestsellers Billionaire Boy, Gangsta Granny, and Mr Stink, was withdrawn.
Public Accusations and Response
This week, Walliams was publicly accused of abusing his position and celebrity status to pursue young women for sex. Claims made as part of The Guardian and ITV News’s investigation included the grooming of several teenagers and sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl.
Walliams had unsuccessfully sought a permanent injunction to prevent such accusations from being printed, arguing that it would pose a risk of him taking his life. It is understood that the Little Britain creator is currently receiving inpatient psychiatric care in a hospital.
In a statement issued in response to the three-year investigation, Walliams admitted that, in retrospect, he “behaved thoughtlessly”. He added: “I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law, but I am devastated that some of the women I met 10 to 20 years ago have now expressed hurt or anger towards me.”
The Met encourages anyone who wishes to report information to the police to do so by calling 101, providing the reference 4900/10NOV26, or by contacting the Complex Sexual Offences Unit directly on 0207 175 2738.
