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Breaking: Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter at centre of allegations

Huw Edwards has been named as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images.

His wife Vicky Flind issued a statement on his behalf, saying he was “suffering mental health issues” and is now receiving in-patient hospital care

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Detectives from the Met Police have ended their assessment into the allegations and determined there is no evidence of a criminal offence.

The BBC says it is now resuming its investigation “whilst continuing to be mindful of our duty of care to all involved”.

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The Sun newspaper has reported that the unnamed presenter paid a young person for explicit photos beginning when they were 17.

A second young person told the BBC on Tuesday the presenter sent them abusive messages, after making contact on a dating app.

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And on Wednesday, The Sun made more allegations – including that the presenter broke lockdown rules in 2021 to meet someone from a dating site.

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