There had been days of widespread speculation and increasing pressure on the suspended BBC presenter to reveal his identity but now, Huw Edwards’ wife has issued a statement on his behalf.
Vicky Flind told the PA news agency that her husband is suffering from serious mental health issues and is currently receiving care in hospital.
Shortly before the revelation, the Met Police said there was “no information” to suggest a criminal offence had taken place following claims surrounding the star – including that he had paid a teenager for explicit photos.
The Sun – which broke the original story but didn’t name the presenter – has also issued a statement on Wednesday evening saying it has “no plans to publish further allegations”, adding that it will cooperate with the BBC’s internal investigation process.
On this Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard is she’s joined by Jake Kanter – Deadline’s investigations editor and former media editor at The Times.
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