Police are investigating “a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences” against David Walliams.

The Metropolitan Police said the allegations received were separate to those reported in the ITN and The Guardian investigation published earlier this week.

But it said as part of their probe detectives are also proactively reviewing the allegations made in the media to establish whether there is any evidence of offences.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “In recent days, the Met has received a number of allegations of non-recent serious sexual offences involving a man now in his 50s.

“Those who have come forward are being supported by specialist officers.”

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."

Anyone who wishes to report information to police can do so by calling 101, providing the reference 4900/10NOV26, or by contacting the Complex Sexual Offences Unit directly on 0207 175 2738.

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