Huw Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flint, has named the presenter the BBC star at the center of a series of graphic images after confirming the Welsh journalist is currently in hospital being treated for issues about mental health.
In a statement to PA News, she said: “In light of the recent coverage of ‘BBC Presenter’, I am making this statement on behalf of my husband Huw Edwards, after five extremely difficult days for I’m doing this mainly out of concern for his mental health and for the protection of our children.
“Huw suffers from serious mental health problems. As is well documented, he has been treated for major depression in recent years. Events of the past few days have made matters worse. worse, he suffered another severe episode and is now admitted to the hospital receiving care at the hospital where he will stay for the foreseeable future.
“When he is well enough to do so, he intends to respond to published stories. To be clear, Huw was first informed that there were allegations against him on Thursday of the week. in advance. Given Huw’s circumstances and condition, I would like to please respect the privacy of my family and others involved in these disturbing incidents. I know Huw is deeply sorry for being very many colleagues have been affected by recent media speculation. We hope this statement puts an end to it.”
© Jeff OversHuw appointed host by his wife
What was Huw Edwards accused of?
The BBC faces a wave of criticism after a story was published in Sun on Friday, who said the head of the group’s “household name” had paid 20-year-olds £35,000 to have sexually explicit photos for years, starting when they were 17. was disputed by the young person’s attorney.
Other allegations were made on Tuesday, when the BBC reported that another young person had said the presenter pressed her to meet them and claimed they had received abusive texts when they threatened them. threatened to reveal his identity.
There has been a wave of speculation ahead of Huw’s appointment with several BBC journalists, including Rylan Clark and Jeremy Vine, who confirmed on social media sites that they were not the presenters in question. When BBC Breakfast star Jon Kay took a temporary hiatus, before telling fans not to consider him a host.
© NOBLE/DRAPER / SplashNews.com Huw’s wife, Vicky, nominates him as host
What did the police say?
The Metropolitan Police were called in to investigate whether Huw’s actions were criminal. Minutes before the star’s wife released her statement, they released a statement confirming that no further action would be taken.
“Detectives from the Met’s Special Crime Command have now completed their assessment and have determined that there is no information to suggest a crime has been committed,” they said. “To reach this decision, they spoke to a number of parties, including the BBC and the alleged complainant and the family of the alleged complainant, both through other police officers. No any further police action. As a result, the Met has informed the BBC that it may conduct its own internal investigation.”
The statement concluded: “We are aware of media reports of further allegations against the same individual. We have not been provided with any specifics or details about the allegations. This situation and therefore no police action is being taken at this time. is determined at any time, we expect the cases will be referred to the relevant police forces.”
Huw has been a mainstay for the BBC for four decades and is the main presenter of the programme’s main news programme, News at 10. Last September he announced the news of the Queen’s death. for BBC viewers and coverage of her death and her State. Funeral.
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