The exchanges allegedly began in 2020 when the young person was aged 17.
One of the BBCs highest-profile and most-respected news presenters, Edwards was at the peak of his powers.
Edwards earns as much as 440,000.
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I am doing this primarily out of concern for his mental well-being and to protect our children.
Huw is suffering from serious mental health issues.
As is well documented, he has been treated for severe depression in recent years.
Once well enough to do so, he intends to respond to the stories that have been published.
To be clear Huw was first told that there were allegations being made against him last Thursday.
I know that Huw is deeply sorry that so many colleagues have been impacted by the recent media speculation.
We hope this statement will bring that to an end.
