The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the identity of the paedophile who was messaging Huw Edwards in an explicit WhatsApp group chat - the man was already a convicted sex offender
The individual who shared inappropriate images of children with disgraced presenter Huw Edwards has been identified as a 25 year old convicted paedophile. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that Alex Williams, from Wales, pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing category A, B and C images, as well as possessing prohibited images of children. He received a suspended 12-month jail sentence at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on 15 March.
Additionally, Mr Evans pointed out that the former broadcaster had been dealing with "both mental and physical" health issues. The defence counsel praised his client's reputation, telling the judge that he "was not just of good character, but of exceptional character."
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