Disgraced radio DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.

These alleged incidents took place between 1983 and 2016 with alleged victims being as young as 17.

The charges are in relation to several different women:

• In1983, a 17-year-old girl was indecently assaulted in the Fulham area of London
• In 1986, a woman in her 20s was indecently assaulted in the Vauxhall area of London
• Between 1995 and 1996, a female between the age of 17-18 was raped in London. It is also alleged that the same woman was indecently assaulted in central London within the same timeframe
• Between 2000 and 2001, a female between the age of 17-18 was raped and indecently assaulted in London
• In 2010, a woman in her 20s was raped in London
• In 2010, a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in Stroud
• In 2016, a woman in her 20s was sexually assaulted in the Finchley area of London

Lionel Idan, Chief Crown Prosecutor, said: “Our prosecutors have established that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial.

“It is extremely important that there be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

This all comes eight months after the BBC said that they “fell short and failed people” and apologised after discovering evidence of “bullying and misogynistic behaviour”.

Tim Westwood gained popularity after helping to push UK Rap & Hip-Hop into mainstream attention.

He hosted the first nationally-broadcast rap show on UK radio from 1994.

His Crib sessions with collectives such as OFB, 6ix7even and many more.

He also conducted freestyles & interviews with popular American rappers and artists such as Rick Ross, Tyga, Lil Wayne and many more.