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The BBC has paused the publication of its report into what the corporation knew about the alleged behaviour of former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood following a request from the Metropolitan Police.
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 police 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's review, led by Gemma White KC, was commissioned by the BBC to examine Mr Westwood's employment with the broadcaster.
The BBC confirmed police had requested it pause publishing this report, adding it would continue to correspond with authorities.
In a statement it said it would provide a further update when there was clarity to do so.
"We recognise that this pause to publication will be disappointing – particularly to those who came forward to participate in the review and to whom we are very grateful.
"However, we must continue to ensure that any steps we take, including in relation to publication of the report, do not negatively impact any criminal process."
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 the 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 into Westwood's employment with the BBC was initially expected to take around six months.
5 December 2024
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