Tim Westwood steps down from radio show after sexual misconduct allegations

DJ has stepped down from Capital Xtra show until further notice, says station's owner, Global Radio

The DJ Tim Westwood has stepped down from his show" on Capital Xtra until further notice, following allegations of sexual misconduct made about him by multiple women.

The day after the former BBC Radio 1 DJ was accused by seven women of misusing his position in the music industry to take advantage of them, a spokesperson for Global Radio, Capital Xtra's parent company, said the station and the DJ were parting ways.