Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter at centre of allegations – as it happened

Police say they have ended their inquiry into the presenter. Photograph: BBC

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A summary of today's developments

• Huw Edwards has been named by his wife as the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images.

• Edwards’s wife, Vicky Flind, issued a statement on his behalf on Wednesday, disclosing her husband was “suffering from serious mental health issues” and “receiving inpatient hospital care, where he will stay for the foreseeable future” as she asked for privacy for her family.

• Earlier, detectives from the Met police ended their assessment into the original allegations and determined there was no evidence of a criminal offence. South Wales Police also said no further action would be taken.

• The BBC said it is resuming its investigation while “continuing to be mindful of our duty of care to all involved”.

• The BBC is facing further allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Edwards towards more junior staff including suggestive messages referencing their appearance.

Updated at 11.24pm BST

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