BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been sentenced to prison for child abuse.

BBC's famous news presenter Huw Edwards has been found guilty of possessing indecent images of children. The 63-year-old Edwards was sentenced to a suspended prison sentence on Monday at a court in London.

Edwards admitted to obtaining 41 illegal images that were sent to him via WhatsApp. Among these images were two pornographic videos of a child aged between 7 and 9. The prosecution stated that seven of these images were in the most serious category.

Judge Paul Goldspring gave Edwards a six-month suspended prison sentence, meaning that he will not go to prison if he does not commit another crime during this period.

Edwards' lawyer stated that his client had experienced mental and physical health problems during the time he committed the offense and had no memory of viewing the images. Additionally, it was emphasized that Edwards did not derive personal satisfaction from these images.

The judge stated that Edwards' reputation is now "shattered" and added that this is a consequence of his own actions.

BBC released a statement expressing their shock at Edwards' crimes and stating that he has not only let down the organization but also disappointed the viewers who trusted him.

This incident has caused a great uproar in England. Edwards was one of BBC's most recognizable faces for nearly 20 years and was the person who announced the death of Queen Elizabeth to the nation in 2022.

The Crown Prosecution Service emphasized that accessing indecent images of children perpetuates child abuse and causes long-term trauma to the victims.

This case once again demonstrates that even famous individuals can be held accountable under the law and has raised awareness about child abuse in society.