Police urge potential victims of David Walliams to report 'any criminal allegations' after he is accused of preying on teenage girls

Published: 12:23 EST, 10 November 2026 | Updated: 12:39 EST, 10 November 2026 Police have urged any potential victims of David Walliams to report 'any criminal allegations' after he was accused of preying on teenage girls. The Metropolitan Police said it has contacted the Guardian and ITV News 'to ensure that any potential victims' involved are aware of how to come forward to them.Walliams is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl and preying on multiple teenagers.The former Little Britain star and best-selling children's author sought an injunction to prevent publication of the claims, arguing he would take his own life if the allegations became public. He was finally named today.Walliams denies any wrongdoing and told the High Court he would kill himself if his identity were revealed. Police have urged any potential victims of David Walliams to report 'any criminal allegations'A Met spokesperson said: 'We're aware of reports in the media in relation to allegations involving a man in his 50s.'The Met has not received any related reports of sexual assault or any other offences. Should we receive any reports, they will be carefully assessed. Anyone who contacts the police will be supported by specialist officers.'Last week, we contacted the media organisations that were involved in civil proceedings relating to the protection of the identity of that individual, to ensure that any potential victims who they have spoken to could be made aware of how they could report any criminal allegations to police.'This afternoon, Downing Street said allegations of sexual misconduct made by multiple women were 'deeply troubling' and the Government is 'concerned' about the use of injunctions.