UK

BBC says male staff member suspended after allegations about presenter

BBC has been in touch with police alongside conducting its own inquiries and talking to family of teenager

Senior officials have told the BBC that the allegations reported by the Sun newspaper must be investigated 'urgently and sensitively'. Photograph: James Manning/PA
Senior officials have told the BBC that the allegations reported by the Sun newspaper must be investigated 'urgently and sensitively'. Photograph: James Manning/PA
Ben Quinn
Sun Jul 09 2023 - 19:34 • 4 MIN READ

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