03/10/2013

Two New Charges Added To 12 Others For Dave Lee Travis

Dave Lee Travis has been charged with two further sexual offences, adding to 12 other counts he already faces.

The 68-year-old former Radio 1 DJ, of Mentmore, Bucks, has said that he contest all charged brought against him.

The two new charges relate to allegations the Travis indecently assaulted a woman aged over 16 between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 1993.

These are in addition to 12 counts he already faces.

He previously appeared in court to face 12 charges, which are said to have taken place between 1977 and 2007 against nine alleged victims aged between 15 and 29.

(MH/CD)

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