Metropolitan Police Find No Evidence of Criminal Activity Involving BBC News Anchor Huw Edwards

London police have said there is no evidence of criminal activity by BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, who was publicly identified by his wife on Wednesday.

Edwards, 61, has been a presenter for the BBC since 1984, and is best known for his work on “The News at Ten.” Last week, the parents of a teenager alleged that Edwards had paid their son $45,000 for sexually explicit photos, starting when the person was 17.

The Metropolitan police said they had spoken with the alleged victim and their parents, and had decided there was no evidence of a crime.

In a statement given to the Press Association, Edwards’ wife Vicky Flind said that the events of the last few days had worsened her husband’s mental health issues. She said he had suffered another serious episode and was now receiving in-patient hospital care. Flind also noted that Edwards had been treated for severe depression in recent years.

The story has been a major news topic in Britain this week, and has embroiled the BBC. It remains to be seen how the broadcaster will respond to the allegations.