BREAKING: The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that ‘no investigation’ is underway at this time into the BBC scandal, where one of its stars has been accused of paying a teenager for sexual images.
BBC director-general Tim Davie is due to face the media tomorrow for a briefing after the release of the corporation’s annual report.
In a note to staff on Sunday, he said: ‘The BBC became aware of a complaint in May; the BBC investigations team have been looking into this since it was raised and have been actively following up. ‘New allegations, of a different nature, were put to us on Thursday, and, in addition to our own inquiries, we have also been in touch with external authorities, in line with our protocols.He added: ‘By law, individuals are entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy, which is making this situation more complex.
‘I also want to be very clear that I am wholly condemning the unsubstantiated rumours being made on the internet about some of our presenting talent.‘I want to assure you that we are working rapidly to establish the facts and to ensure that these matters are handled fairly and with care, including by external authorities where appropriate.’
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