The BBC have said they have suspended an unnamed male presenter after allegations he paid a teenager thousands of pounds for sexually explicit pictures
. The mum claims the man in question first started interacting with their child when they were just 17 and allegedly funded the child's drug addiction.
"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. Top news stories today In an email to all BBC staff, director general Tim Davie said he is "wholly condemning the unsubstantiated rumours being made on the internet about some of our presenting talent", before adding that he is taking all allegations extremely seriously. Davie continued: "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.
"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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