The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that it's involved with the BBC over latest express picture allegations.

In an announcement, the service stated it had obtained "initial contact" from representatives of the broadcasters, however that "no formal referral or allegation has been made".

Officials will solely transfer ahead as soon as they've obtained extra info, they added.

The assertion continued: "We will require additional information before determining what further action should follow."

The BBC had earlier stated it was in contact with the service concerning the allegations, and officers have insisted they're dealing with them "seriously and with urgency".

Late final week, it was reported by The Sun that an unnamed BBC presenter had paid greater than £35,000 for sexually express photographs of an adolescent.

The paper didn't identify the presenter, however stated they had been a "household name", and {that a} member of the alleged sufferer's household had lodged a grievance with the broadcasters on May 19.

The mom alleged the presenter requested "performances" and that her baby had used the cash they obtained to purchase cocaine.

The unnamed presenter has since been suspended, the BBC stated in an announcement launched this afternoon.

A consultant stated officers take "any allegations seriously", and that the company has "robust internal processes in place to proactively deal with such allegations".

They added that, whereas they first grew to become conscious of a grievance in May, it was contemplating "new allegations" of a "different nature" put to it on Thursday.

The consultant stated officers had been "in touch with external authorities, in line with our protocols", and added: "It is important that these matters are handled fairly and with care."

An additional replace from the company would come within the "coming days" the assertion concluded.

Leading MPs and ministers stated they've obtained assurances from BBC chiefs that they're dealing with the matter appropriately.

Lucy Frazer, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, stated she had spoken with Director General Tim Davie in regards to the allegations in a Twitter submit final week.

She stated: "I have spoken to BBC Director General Tim Davie about the deeply concerning allegations involving one of its presenters. He has assured me the BBC are investigating swiftly and sensitively.

"Given the character of the allegations it will be significant that the BBC is now given the house to conduct its investigation, set up the details and take acceptable motion. I shall be saved up to date."