Former British TV news presenter&nbsp;Huw&nbsp;Edwards, a household name in Britain, has been charged with three counts of making indecent pictures of children, police said on Monday.

Edwards, 62, was the BBC's highest paid news presenter and anchored the broadcaster's "BBC News at Ten" bulletin for more than two decades. He resigned in April.

He has been charged with three counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child relating to images found on a child's phone, according to court documents.

"The offences, which are alleged to have taken place between December 2020 and April 2022, relate to images shared on a WhatsApp chat," a London police spokesperson said.

"Edwards&nbsp;was arrested on 8 November, 2023. He was charged on Wednesday, 26 June following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service."

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He was bailed to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Edwards&nbsp;was one of the main faces at the BBC until his departure, announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth to the nation, and leading coverage of the biggest events in Britain since the turn of the century, including elections, royal weddings and the 2012 Olympics.

He quit on medical advice after allegations emerged that he had paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos.

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Former British TV news presenter Huw Edwards, a household name in Britain, has been charged with three counts of making indecent pictures of children, police said on Monday.

Former British TV news presenter Huw Edwards, a household name in Britain, has been charged with three counts of making indecent pictures of children, police said on Monday. Edwards, 62, was the BBC's highest paid news presenter and anchored the broadcaster's "BBC News at Ten" bulletin for more than two decades. He resigned in April. He has been charged with three counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child relating to images found on a child's phone, according to court documents. "The offences, which are alleged to have taken place between December 2020 and April 2022, relate to images shared on a WhatsApp chat," a London police spokesperson said. "Edwards was arrested on 8 November, 2023. He was charged on Wednesday, 26 June following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service." Also read | Who is Huw Edwards, ex-BBC presenter at centre of sex photo controversy? He was bailed to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Edwards was one of the main faces at the BBC until his departure, announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth to the nation, and leading coverage of the biggest events in Britain since the turn of the century, including elections, royal weddings and the 2012 Olympics. He quit on medical advice after allegations emerged that he had paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Former BBC anchor Huw Edwards charged with making indecent pictures of children

BBC Director-General Tim Davie is set to face questioning in UK Parliament regarding the corporation's leadership following the recent controversy surrounding newsreader Huw Edwards.

Davie, along with acting chairwoman Dame Elan Closs Stephens and policy director Clare Sumner, will appear before the Lords Communications Committee on Tuesday to address concerns about the BBC's governance arrangements and how it is addressing them.

<h2>The Edwards controversy</h2>

In response to the allegations that a high-profile presenter, later identified as Edwards, paid a young person for explicit images, Davie has already ordered a review to "assess how some complaints are red flagged up in the organisation".

The Metropolitan Police has stated that no criminal offence has been committed by Edwards, allowing the internal BBC investigation to continue.

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Edwards, the highest-paid newsreader at the BBC, has not resigned from the corporation.

The Sun, the publication that first reported the allegations, has also confirmed that it has no plans to publish further claims and will cooperate with the BBC's internal investigation process.

Tim Davie, in a note to staff, emphasised the importance of continuing the internal investigation while following due process. He added: "immediate concern is our duty of care to all involved." The BBC is currently conducting fact-finding investigations into the allegations against Edwards, reports The Independent.

<h2>New harassment claims come to light</h2>

The recent controversy, as per The Independent, has prompted new claims from one current and one former BBC worker who reported receiving inappropriate messages from Edwards.

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On Wednesday, BBC Newsnight reported that both persons said there was "a reluctance among junior staff to complain to managers about the conduct of high-profile colleagues in case it adversely affected their careers."

<h2>Mental health problems</h2>

Edwards, as per his wife is suffering from serious mental health issues and receiving in-patient hospital care.

Talking to ITV's Good Morning Britain, a long-time colleague of Edwards, Jon Sopel, has revealed that Edwards is "very angry" about the coverage of the story.

He revealed that "He (Edwards) was very angry, I think felt very let down by what happened in The Sun, furious with their coverage, not overly impressed with the BBC’s coverage either."

"If there’s no question of illegality, there’s no question of sexual assault and things might change, but, as things stand now, there’s been no illegality, there’s been no abuse of power, as far as I can see. Therefore, what is it to do with anybody?" he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

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BBC Director-General Tim Davie is set to face questioning in UK Parliament regarding the corporation's leadership following the recent controversy surrounding newsreader Huw Edwards.

BBC Director-General Tim Davie is set to face questioning in UK Parliament regarding the corporation's leadership following the recent controversy surrounding newsreader Huw Edwards. Davie, along with acting chairwoman Dame Elan Closs Stephens and policy director Clare Sumner, will appear before the Lords Communications Committee on Tuesday to address concerns about the BBC's governance arrangements and how it is addressing them. The Edwards controversy In response to the allegations that a high-profile presenter, later identified as Edwards, paid a young person for explicit images, Davie has already ordered a review to "assess how some complaints are red flagged up in the organisation". The Metropolitan Police has stated that no criminal offence has been committed by Edwards, allowing the internal BBC investigation to continue. Also read | Who is Huw Edwards, BBC presenter at centre of sex photo controversy? Edwards, the highest-paid newsreader at the BBC, has not resigned from the corporation. The Sun, the publication that first reported the allegations, has also confirmed that it has no plans to publish further claims and will cooperate with the BBC's internal investigation process. Tim Davie, in a note to staff, emphasised the importance of continuing the internal investigation while following due process. He added: "immediate concern is our duty of care to all involved." The BBC is currently conducting fact-finding investigations into the allegations against Edwards, reports The Independent. New harassment claims come to light The recent controversy, as per The Independent, has prompted new claims from one current and one former BBC worker who reported receiving inappropriate messages from Edwards. Also read | Disgraced BBC presenter Huw Edwards accused of sending 'flirtatious' messages to colleagues On Wednesday, BBC Newsnight reported that both persons said there was "a reluctance among junior staff to complain to managers about the conduct of high-profile colleagues in case it adversely affected their careers." Mental health problems Edwards, as per his wife is suffering from serious mental health issues and receiving in-patient hospital care. Talking to ITV's Good Morning Britain, a long-time colleague of Edwards, Jon Sopel, has revealed that Edwards is "very angry" about the coverage of the story. He revealed that "He (Edwards) was very angry, I think felt very let down by what happened in The Sun, furious with their coverage, not overly impressed with the BBC’s coverage either." "If there’s no question of illegality, there’s no question of sexual assault and things might change, but, as things stand now, there’s been no illegality, there’s been no abuse of power, as far as I can see. Therefore, what is it to do with anybody?" he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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BBC director-general Tim Davie to face parliament questioning over Huw Edwards controversy