Man linked to paedophile who sent Huw Edwards pictures spared jail
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A man who was linked to the paedophile who sent images to former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has been spared jail. Jac Davies, 25, was given a sentence of 12 months, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to possession of indecent images of children and possession of Class A drugs.
Alex Williams, who had sent images of children as young as seven to Edwards, also shared indecent images with Davies. Davies was spared jail after his defence team argued magistrates should consider "parity" with the broadcaster's suspended sentence, which he received in September.
Edwards, 63, admitted three charges of "making" indecent photographs after he was sent 41 illegal images by Williams over WhatsApp. During his four decades at the BBC, Edwards led the coverage of historic events including the late Queen's death and funeral in 2022 and most recently the coronation of the King in May 2023.
Leeds Magistrates' Court heard on Tuesday that West Yorkshire Police attended Davies' home after being alerted to the investigation into Williams and Edwards. Huw Edwards to keep BAFTA awards - but rules set to change. Huw Edwards' sentence not eligible for review as MPs criticise 'leniency'.
Huw Edwards' crimes were 'appalling', BBC boss says - as corporation still in talks about recovering part of salary. Officers found 84 indecent images, including some involving babies, on Davies' electronic devices. Addressing the most serious images found, known as category A images, prosecutor Michelle Kruger said: "One of them was a moving image in a bedroom location showing a baby lying on a bed.".
