The Met Police have asked the BBC to “pause” the publication of its report into what the corporation knew about the alleged behaviour of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood.
In 2022, BBC News broadcast accusations by 18 women of predatory and unwanted sexual behaviour and touching by Tim Westwood, in alleged incidents from 1992 to 2017.
Mr Westwood has denied claims of misconduct.
A Met spokesperson said: “While consultation with the CPS is ongoing, we have asked the BBC to pause the publication of their report to allow for further time to consider any potential impact on the investigation.”
The BBC said it would not comment on the matter.
It is believed Mr Westwood has been interviewed under caution by the Metropolitan Police four times since the broadcast of the joint BBC News and Guardian investigation.
In a statement, police said the offences are alleged to have happened between 1982 and 2016.
Detectives said they interviewed a man in his 60s man under caution last year. There has been no arrest.
The BBC’s review, led by Gemma White KC, was commissioned by the BBC to examine Mr Westwood’s employment with the broadcaster.
It was initially believed the review would take around six months.
A freedom of information request by BBC News earlier this year revealed that the BBC has spent more than £3 million on the review so far.
Last month, the Met police confirmed it had made recommendations to the BBC that parts of the report “may interfere with justice if published.”
The force had also confirmed it had submitted a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service but is continuing to make enquiries.
It called the investigation “a complex and sensitive matter” and their “absolute priority is to maintain the integrity of our investigation and support and retain the confidence of potential victims”.
Tim Westwood stood down from his Captial Xtra show in 2022.
The 67-year-old has continued to play in gigs up and down the country, despite some campaigners calling for nightclubs not to host him since the allegations emerged.
He also regularly plays gigs in West Africa.
