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Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter accused of paying teen for sexual images

The statement comes as the Metropolitan Police said no criminal offence had been committed by the presenter.

The BBC presenter who allegedly paid a teenager more than £35,000 for sexually explicit pictures has been named as Huw Edwards

BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has been named by his wife as the presenter at the centre of the controversy engulfing the broadcaster after allegations of payments for sexually explicit images.

In a statement released to the PA News Agency, Vicky Flind said: “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. ...