The BBC have revealed they were asked to pause its investigation into allegations one of its presenters paid a teenager for explicit images "while the police scope future work" following a meeting with the Metropolitan Police, the corporation has said.
It was confirmed yesterday that the BBC and Metropolitan police met to discuss claims a presenter had paid a teen £35,000 for sexually explicit photos.
Now, in a press conference held today, the BBC confirmed they were asked by police to pause their internal investigation.