Huw Edwards seen for first time in months as ex-BBC star arrives at court in sunglasses to face child sex abuse material charges
ok.co.ukFormer BBC presenter Huw Edwards has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court as he faces three charges of making indecent images of children.The 62-year-old journalist arrived at court on Wednesday morning, and refused to answer any questions.
He arrived wearing black sunglasses, a blue tie, white shirt and black suit. Edwards is alleged to have committed the three offences between December 2020 and April 2022.The veteran broadcaster is accused of having had 37 photographs on WhatsApp, including six of the most serious type.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said he was arrested in November last year and charged on June 26. According to the charge sheet, Edwards is accused of having six category A images, 12 category B pictures and 19 category C photographs on WhatsApp – offences contrary to sections 1(1)(a) and 6 of the Protection of Children Act 1978.
The images are alleged to have been shared via WhatsApp. If found guilty, he could receive a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment.
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