One of Britain’s leading television news anchors, Huw Edwards, was identified by his wife on Wednesday as the BBC presenter facing allegations he paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos, the broadcaster reported.

The Met Police has announced it is taking “no further action” over claims BBC presenter Huw Edwards paid a teenager £35,000 for sexually explicit pictures.

Edwards has received an influx of support after officers found that “no offence has been committed”.

In her statement, Vicky Flind said her husband Huw Edwards was “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.

Huw Edwards is a British journalist and television presenter. He was born on August 18, 1961, in Bridgend, Wales. Edwards is best known for his work with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), where he has been a prominent figure in news broadcasting for many years.

Edwards studied at Llanhari Primary School and Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen before attending University College, Cardiff, where he earned a degree in French. He later pursued a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Cardiff School of Journalism.

In 1984, Edwards began his broadcasting career as a news trainee with the BBC in Cardiff. He worked as a parliamentary reporter and later as a political correspondent. Over the years, he held various positions within the BBC, including presenting the flagship news program “BBC News at Ten” and hosting major events such as the state opening of Parliament and the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony.

Edwards is recognized for his calm and authoritative on-screen presence, delivering news with professionalism and integrity. He has covered significant events throughout his career, including general elections, royal weddings, and major international news stories.

Beyond his work as a news presenter, Edwards has been involved in several charitable causes and served as a patron of various organizations. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2012 for his services to broadcasting and charity.

Huw Edwards remains an influential figure in British journalism, known for his extensive experience and contributions to news broadcasting.