TV star charged over making indecent images of children
Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children.
The 62-year-old, who left the UK public broadcaster in April after 40 years, faces three charges over alleged activity between December 2020 and April 2022.
Police claim the offences are claimed to be linked to images shared on WhatsApp.
After being arrested in November last year by London's Metropolitan Police, he was charged with the offences on June 26th.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said of the arrest, “Huw Edwards, 62, of Southwark, London has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children following a Met Police investigation."
“The offences, which are alleged to have taken place between December 2020 and April 2022, relate to images shared on a WhatsApp chat. Edwards was arrested on 8 November 2023. He was charged on Wednesday, 26 June following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service."
“He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 31 July."
Married dad-of-five Edwards resigned from the BBC three months ago after a stellar career spanning almost 40 years.
The BBC revealed their star presenter’s resignation in a short statement on April 22nd, writing, “Huw Edwards has resigned and left the BBC."
“After 40 years of service, Huw explained that his decision was made on the basis of advice. The BBC has accepted his resignation.”
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