BBC suspends presenter after explicit images allegations

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 10, 2023 10:17 am

LONDON: The BBC said Sunday it had contacted the authorities and suspended a presenter following allegations that he had paid a teenager tens of thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos.

UK culture minister Lucy Frazer said earlier she had spoken about the 'deeply concerning' allegations with BBC Director General Tim Davie, who assured her the BBC is 'investigating swiftly and sensitively.'

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