London, Dec. 21 -- Author and comedian David Walliams has firmly denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour following a decision by HarperCollins UK to discontinue publishing any future titles by bestselling children's writer.
A spokesperson for HarperCollins said it had decided not to release any new titles by Walliams "after careful consideration, and under the leadership of its new CEO".
The Telegraph says it follows an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards young women. HarperCollins did not confirm the reasons for its decision.
A spokesperson for Walliams said he had "never been informed of any allegations raised against him" by his publisher.
"He was not party to any investigation or given any opportu...