Disgraced broadcaster Huw Edwards spared jail after accessing images of child sexual abuse

Huw Edwards has been sentenced to six months imprisonment suspended for two years

Former BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court, London. Picture: PA

Disgraced former BBC presenter Huw Edwards has been spared jail after admitting accessing images of children as young as seven.

The 63-year-old previously admitted three charges of “making” indecent photographs after he was sent 41 illegal images by convicted paedophile Alex Williams over WhatsApp.