Metropolitan police open criminal inquiry into David Walliams over sexual offenses

The Metropolitan police have initiated a criminal investigation into David Walliams, 55, after receiving a number of allegations regarding non-recent serious sexual offenses from several people. Detectives specializing in complex sexual offenses are leading the inquiry, which involves complaints dating back to the 2000s. The police stated that these new allegations are separate from recent media reports published by the Guardian and ITV, though detectives are proactively reviewing that reporting as part of their broader work. Walliams has not been arrested and is currently in a medical facility. He has denied breaking the law or being a sexual predator, while expressing regret for past behavior.