United Kingdom, Oct. 9 -- Tim Westwood has been charged with four counts of rape.

The former BBC Radio 1 DJ has also been charged with nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault, with all of the charges relating to allegations from seven women in a period spanning from 1983 to 2016.

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.

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