Mr Edwards is accused of paying £35,000 to a young person in exchange for explicit photos, in a story originally reported by the Sun. The young person's mother told the newspaper that they were using the money from the then-anonymous presenter to buy crack cocaine. A lawyer for the young person said the claims were "rubbish".
"In light of the recent reporting regarding the 'BBC Presenter' I am making this statement on behalf of my husband Huw Edwards, after what have been five extremely difficult days for our family," Ms Flind said."I am doing this primarily out of concern for his mental well-being and to protect our children.""Huw is suffering from serious mental health issues. As is well documented, he has been treated for severe depression in recent years," his wife continued.
Meanwhile BBC boss Tim Davie told staff on Wednesday that the corporation would relaunch its own investigation, after the police shut theirs down.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Huw Edwards: Two police forces not pursuing action against presenter - as BBC reports fresh claimsEdwards has been named by his wife Vicky Flind in a statement issued on his behalf. The BBC has also reported he was facing 'yet more allegations of inappropriate behaviour' - this time towards his colleagues at the corporation.
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »
Huw Edwards: BBC presenter in hospital as he is named in BBC rowHis wife said she issued a statement 'primarily out of concern for his mental well-being'.
Source: BBCNews - 🏆 3. / 97 Read more »
Stars gather to support Huw Edwards after controversial revelationFormer colleagues and friends of Huw Edwards - who was officially named as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images - have flocked to support the 61-year-old
Source: Daily_Record - 🏆 9. / 89 Read more »
Huw Edwards named by his wife as BBC presenter at heart of scandalBREAKING: Vicky Flind, the wife of newsreader Huw Edwards, has named him as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images in a statement issued on his behalf.
Source: MetroUK - 🏆 13. / 82 Read more »
Huw Edwards' wife names him as BBC presenter at centre of scandal over sexually explicit imagesVicky Flind, the wife of news reader Huw Edwards, has named him as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images in a statement issued on his behalf.
Source: LBC - 🏆 17. / 74 Read more »
BREAKING: Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter facing allegationsBREAKING: Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images During the BBC News at Six on Wednesday, Edwards’ colleague Sophie Raworth informed viewers of the latest development
Source: MENnewsdesk - 🏆 23. / 69 Read more »