Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been charged with making indecent images of children.
Following an investigation, the broadcaster now faces three charges over offences that are alleged to have taken place between December 2020 and April 2022.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police confirmed the news in a statement on Monday (July 19).
"Huw Edwards, 62, of Southwark, London has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children following a Met Police investigation," the spokesperson announced.
"The offences, which are alleged to have taken place between December 2020 and April 2022, relate to images shared on a WhatsApp chat.
"Edwards was arrested on 8 November 2023. He was charged on Wednesday, 26 June following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service.
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"He has been bailed to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 31 July.
"Media and the public are strongly reminded that this is an active case. Nothing should be published, including on social media, which could prejudice future court proceedings."
Edwards quit his role at the BBC earlier this year, after 40 years working for the broadcaster.
During that time, he led coverage of major national and international events, including the corporation's coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Announcing the presenter's resignation in April, the BBC confirmed: "Huw Edwards has resigned and left the BBC.
"After 40 years of service, Huw explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice... The BBC has accepted his resignation."
Edwards was recently named as one of the BBC's highest earners between April 2023 and March 2024 as the corporation released its annual salary report.
The former BBC News at Ten anchor was the BBC's third-highest-paid star across the year, earning between £475,000 and £479,999 in the period.
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