BBC’s Huw Edwards Charged With Making Indecent Images of Children

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Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children

The former BBC presenter, Huw Edwards, has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children.

Edwards, who left the BBC in April, will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Wednesday on charges relating to images shared on a WhatsApp chat.

He spent 40 years at the corporation where he was its highest paid newsreader at the time of his resignation, being paid a salary of £435,000-£439,999 in the year 2022-23.

Edwards, 62, who lives in Southwark, in London, was charged last month after an investigation by the Met police, the force said.

A Met spokesperson said: “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.

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Huw Edwards Charged With Making Indecent Images of Children

Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, the Metropolitan Police has said. The Telegraph has more.

The 62-year-old, who left the BBC last year, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, charged with three offences relating to images shared on WhatsApp.

Mr. Edwards, who was one of the BBC’s most highly-paid stars, was arrested last November by detectives from Scotland Yard. He was charged last month.

According to the charge sheet, Mr. Edwards is accused of having six category A images, 12 category B pictures and 19 category C photographs on WhatsApp.

The offences are contrary to sections 1(1)(a) and 6 of the Protection of Children Act 1978. If found guilty, he could receive a maximum penalty of six months imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.

A Met spokesman said: “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 Nov 8th 2023. He was charged on Wednesday June 26th following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service. He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday July 31st.

“Media and the public are strongly reminded that this is an active case. Nothing should be published, including on social media, which could prejudice future court proceedings.”

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