Former BBC Presenter Huw Edwards Charged with Making 37 Indecent Images of Children

Jul 29, 2024, 03:49 PM

Former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with three counts of making 37 indecent images of children, according to the Metropolitan Police. Edwards, 62, allegedly committed these offenses between December 2020 and April 2022, with the images reportedly shared on WhatsApp. Edwards, who left the BBC in April 2024, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The charges include six Category A images, twelve Category B pictures, and nineteen Category C photographs. Edwards was previously known for his role in announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth II and leading the broadcaster's coverage of major events.