O/T " Huw Edwards "

Vicky Flind, the wife of news reader Huw Edwards, has named him as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images in a statement issued on his behalf.

Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command have now concluded their assessment and have determined there is no information to indicate that a criminal offence has been committed.

They say there is no further police action and as such, the Met has advised the BBC it can continue with its internal investigation.

The BBC has released its own statement following the Met saying there is no evidence of a criminal offence:

“We have seen the statement from the police confirming they have completed their assessment and are not taking further action. We’re grateful to them for completing this work at speed.

“The police had previously asked us to pause our fact finding investigations and we will now move forward with that work, ensuring due process and a thorough assessment of the facts, whilst continuing to be mindful of our duty of care to all involved.”

In her statement, Vicky Flind said her husband Huw Edwards is "suffering from serious mental health issues" and is now "receiving in-patient hospital care where he will stay for the foreseeable future" as she asked for privacy for her family.

STATEMENT IN FULL

Here is Vicky Flind's statement on behalf of her husband, given to PA news agency, in full:

"In light of the recent reporting regarding the 'BBC Presenter' I am making this statement on behalf of my husband Huw Edwards, after what have been five extremely difficult days for our family.

"I am doing this primarily out of concern for his mental well-being and to protect our children.

"Huw is suffering from serious mental health issues. As is well documented, he has been treated for severe depression in recent years.

"The events of the last few days have greatly worsened matters, he has suffered another serious episode and is now receiving in-patient hospital care where he'll stay for the foreseeable future.

"Once well enough to do so, he intends to respond to the stories that have been published.

"To be clear Huw was first told that there were allegations being made against him last Thursday.

"In the circumstances and given Huw's condition I would like to ask that the privacy of my family and everyone else caught up in these upsetting events is respected.

"I know that Huw is deeply sorry that so many colleagues have been impacted by the recent media speculation. We hope this statement will bring that to an end."

Topped himself ?

Topped himself ?

Been admitted to hospital for the foreseeable future due to mental health issues, I wish him well and hope he gets the help he needs. He's not playing any "card" as some on social media say, well documented he has had issues with depression for many years.

I expect he has broken the code of the BBC and if so, will rightly lose his job and almost certainly never work in broadcasting again.

But it is important to point out there's no criminal case.

If I was him I would retire, I'm assuming he is wealthy, and the time is right for him to concentrate on his health and family.

We are all penniless when we die.

Family and health - that's all that matters

Pretty appalling that this was ever a news story and seems more like the Sun newspaper found out he wasn’t straight and wanted to print the story through any means necessary.

Typical of this country that they’ll face absolutely no serious repercussions for this despite ruining his life despite him not really doing anything wrong

Pretty appalling that this was ever a news story and seems more like the Sun newspaper found out he wasn’t straight and wanted to print the story through any means necessary.

Typical of this country that they’ll face absolutely no serious repercussions for this despite ruining his life despite him not really doing anything wrong

It's not called The Scum for nothing, I wouldn't wrap f*cking chips in it.
Get well Huw and just concentrate on family and health.

Pretty appalling that this was ever a news story and seems more like the Sun newspaper found out he wasn’t straight and wanted to print the story through any means necessary.

Typical of this country that they’ll face absolutely no serious repercussions for this despite ruining his life despite him not really doing anything wrong

It's not called The Scum for nothing, I wouldn't wrap f*cking chips in it.
Get well Huw and just concentrate on family and health.

Completely agree with both of you.

Strangely enough, The S*n have said they won't be printing any further allegations against him.

I wish Huw and his family the best.

Let's hope they are not pathetic mental health card , it does happen when folk are cornered , it also stops him being interviewed whilst in Hospital, anyone know if its a private medical facility ??

Let's hope the many victims of his poor behaviour get the same understanding..

No evidence of offences - South Wales Police -

As we've been reporting, the Metropolitan Police has said there's no information to indicate a criminal offence has been committed.

We have also previously reported that another police force said they were contacted in April about the allegations first made in the Sun.

We've now seen a statement from South Wales Police, confirming it has found no evidence of any criminal offence being committed.

It does not name Huw Edwards, but says it has remained in contact with the Met Police and BBC following a meeting on Monday.

"At this time, there is no evidence that any criminal offences have been committed." It added that no ongoing enquiries were being carried out.

But the force said if evidence of criminality or safeguarding issues are identified in future, these will be investigated.

Topped himself ?

Been admitted to hospital for the foreseeable future due to mental health issues, I wish him well and hope he gets the help he needs. He's not playing any "card" as some on social media say, well documented he has had issues with depression for many years.

I expect he has broken the code of the BBC and if so, will rightly lose his job and almost certainly never work in broadcasting again.

But it is important to point out there's no criminal case.

100% correct, Ned...

Sadly, some won't see the downside of what Huw is going through; preferring instead to concentrate on the mischief-making, anti-BBC machine that is The Sun...

Let's hope they are not pathetic mental health card , it does happen when folk are cornered , it also stops him being interviewed whilst in Hospital, anyone know if its a private medical facility ??

Let's hope the many victims of his poor behaviour get the same understanding..

Shut up.

Let's hope they are not pathetic mental health card , it does happen when folk are cornered , it also stops him being interviewed whilst in Hospital, anyone know if its a private medical facility ??

Let's hope the many victims of his poor behaviour get the same understanding..

It’s a bit difficult when there aren’t any victims.
No criminal behaviour.
Therefore no crime.
No crime. Therefore no victims.
Even the youngster’s own solicitors said no criminal act had occurred and the story was rubbish.

Topped himself ?

Been admitted to hospital for the foreseeable future due to mental health issues, I wish him well and hope he gets the help he needs. He's not playing any "card" as some on social media say, well documented he has had issues with depression for many years.

I expect he has broken the code of the BBC and if so, will rightly lose his job and almost certainly never work in broadcasting again.

But it is important to point out there's no criminal case.

100% correct, Ned...

Sadly, some won't see the downside of what Huw is going through; preferring instead to concentrate on the mischief-making, anti-BBC machine that is The Sun...

Problem with the “absurdly bias” BBC is there seems to be a production line for beasts and Nonces, while Edwards “crimes” are in the sleazy category, as opposed to the usual rapey child abuse behaviour we’ve become used to over the years it’s still exploitive I’ve always found him condescending and sanctimonious and in truth really don’t care either way if he’s on telly or not.I’m still not paying for a license.

Bet his so called victims didn't refuse the money he was paying them. Speaks volumes about our country when the prime minister has to answer questions on this at a NATO conference.

The Sun , trying to be so keen on protecting youngsters from selling photos . The same sun , that printed topless photos of Sam Fox on her 16th birthday !!!

Remember the sun when they trued to get as much dirt as possible against us v leeds

Remember the sun when they trued to get as much dirt as possible against us v leeds

The Sun , trying to be so keen on protecting youngsters from selling photos . The same sun , that printed topless photos of Sam Fox on her 16th birthday !!!

Mate. I hope that comes to the attention of the nation. Couldn’t demonstrate the shallowness of the press any better than that

The Sun , trying to be so keen on protecting youngsters from selling photos . The same sun , that printed topless photos of Sam Fox on her 16th birthday !!!

It’s always been a hypocritical rag.