David Walliams is now the subject of a criminal investigation in London.

Officers are examining claims that the comedian committed serious sexual crimes, the Metropolitan Police confirmed on Friday.

Police say several people have come forward with fresh complaints. Those claims are separate from the ones that went public earlier this week.

Reviewing the reports

Detectives are also going through recent media reports about the "Little Britain" star to see whether any other crimes may have taken place.

Those reports included claims from several women who say he used his fame to go after teenage girls and young women. Some say they were only 15 when they first met him.

Walliams was named on Tuesday after he lost a court fight to keep his identity private. His talent agency cut ties with him soon after.

His denial

Walliams has firmly denied doing anything wrong. "I am not a sexual predator. I have not broken the law," he said earlier.

Police say specially trained officers are supporting the people who have come forward. They are asking anyone else with information to get in touch.

So far no arrest has been made. He has not been charged with any crime.