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Huw Edwards named by wife as BBC presenter facing allegations of payments for sexually explicit images

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

The presenter's wife Vicky Flind made a statement on his behalf, and said he was "suffering from serious mental health issues" and is now "receiving in-patient hospital care where he will stay for the foreseeable future".

She has asked for privacy for her family following the announcement.

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In a statement released to the PA News Agency, Ms 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. 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. The events of the last few days have greatly worsened matters, he has suffered another serious episode and is now receiving in-patient hospital care where he'll stay for the foreseeable future.

"Once well enough to do so, he intends to respond to the stories that have been published. To be clear Huw was first told that there were allegations being made against him last Thursday.

"In the circumstances and given Huw's condition I would like to ask that the privacy of my family and everyone else caught up in these upsetting events is respected. I know that Huw is deeply sorry that so many colleagues have been impacted by the recent media speculation. We hope this statement will bring that to an end."

Metropolitan Police has said no criminal offence has been committed by the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for images.

A spokesperson for the corporation said: "We have seen the statement from the police confirming they have completed their assessment and are not taking further action. We're grateful to them for completing this work at speed.

"The police had previously asked us to pause our fact finding investigations and we will now move forward with that work, ensuring due process and a thorough assessment of the facts, whilst continuing to be mindful of our duty of care to all involved."

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