Police are investigating David Walliams after reports alleged serious sexual offences, the Metropolitan Police said. The allegations are separate from those reported by ITV and the Guardian earlier this week, the force said. The investigation is in its early stages, and detectives are reviewing the reports before deciding what further action to take. The Met has not named the actor as a suspect, as the inquiry is focused on assessing the reports and gathering information.
The reports, which have been covered by multiple outlets, triggered a police investigation and put the actor at the centre of a public scandal. The separate nature of the new allegations, from a different set of reports, means the case is being handled as a distinct matter rather than one continuous inquiry. The police have asked for sensitivity in the way the matter is reported, given the nature of the allegations and the need to protect those involved. The investigation matters because it constitutes a formal system of scrutiny, in which an allegation is weighed against available evidence before any conclusion is reached, and it is through such processes that the integrity of the criminal justice system is maintained.
The Met Police is leading the investigation and will assess the new reports before deciding whether any further action is needed. The force said the allegations are separate from those reported earlier and will be treated on their own merits. Anyone with relevant information has been urged to come forward while the inquiry is under way. The actor has not yet commented publicly on the latest reports. Detectives working on the case have asked for patience from the public and the media, noting that the process of reviewing reports and gathering evidence takes time, and they will flag any significant developments as they arise.
Police forces across the UK treat reports of this kind through a structured process. Complaints are logged, evidence is collected and reviewed, and a decision is made on whether there is enough to proceed. The Metropolitan Police said its teams were considering the new reports as part of that process, and the force will work to ensure that the inquiry is handled with appropriate care and confidentiality. The investigation remains active, and the force will flag any significant developments as they arise. Detectives have asked the media to avoid speculation that could prejudice the inquiry or cause distress to those involved. The investigation has also prompted a wider discussion about how the media handles allegations against public figures, and the importance of giving an accused person the chance to respond before reports are published. The police are treating the matter as a serious inquiry, and their approach will set a benchmark for how similar cases involving high-profile names are handled. Detectives have said the new reports are being handled as a separate inquiry from the earlier allegations, which means the investigation is at an early stage, and the force will not release further details until it has completed its initial assessment.
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