Police say they take allegations of blackmail 'very seriously' after reports the new Bake Off presenter has been targeted with threats
“We take reports of this kind very seriously and our inquiries are progressing swiftly.”newspaper on Saturday, Hammond was blackmailed for large sums of money and a £5,000 BMW.
The newspaper reported claims that Hammond, who has an 18-year-old son, was put under pressure by her blackmailer who threatened to spread lies about her to damage her career if she did not co-operate with the demands.
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