The BBC has suspended an unnamed presenter accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photographs
The corporation said it was expecting to provide a “further update in the coming days” but fell short of naming the individual.
They said in a statement: “We have been clear that if – at any point – new information comes to light or is provided to us, this will be acted upon appropriately and actively followed up. “The BBC first became aware of a complaint in May. New allegations were put to us on Thursday of a different nature and in addition to our own inquiries we have also been in touch with external authorities, in line with our protocols.“We expect to be in a position to provide a further update in the coming days as the process continues.
“We are in contact with the family referenced in the media reports. 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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