British DJ Tim Westwood steps down from Capital Xtra radio amidst sexual assault accusations

According to reports, British DJ, Tim Westwood has stepped down from his media outfit, Capital Xtra radio following accusations of sexual misconduct by some ladies.

Social media came alive when scores of tweeps flooded Twitter with accounts of how the DJ had subjected them and their friends to sexual misconduct.

Some seven women have accused the DJ of predatory sexual behavior and harassment.

The women accused Westwood of predatory sexual behavior and touching, claiming he abused his position in the music industry to exploit them.

Two said he had initiated unwanted and unexpected sex, one claimed she was subjected to unwanted oral sex, and four accused the DJ of touching their bottoms or breasts.

The women who spoke to the BBC are all black and said they met Westwood through his work. They told their stories in a BBC Three documentary, Tim Westwood: Abuse of Power.

According to Capital Xtra’s parent company, the DJ will step down “until further notice”.

“Following the claims that have recently come to light, Tim Westwood has stepped down from his show until further notice,” a statement from Global said on Wednesday.

The DJ has however denied all the claims.

A joint investigation by BBC and The Guardian on Tuesday had the women give their accounts of the incidents which took place between 1992 and 2017.

Tim Westwood has been the host of the Saturday night slot on Capital Xtra for nine years and had hosted shows on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra from 1994 to 2013.

The 64-year-old’s forthcoming events in Birmingham and Bognor Regis have been canceled in the wake of the allegations.