A lawyer representing the young person involved in the recent BBC presenter scandal has dismissed claims made by the mother as “rubbish,” stating that “nothing inappropriate or unlawful has taken place.” The lawyer’s statement contradicts the story that an unnamed presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit images.

In a letter sent to the BBC, the lawyer emphasized that a denial letter was already issued to The Sun newspaper on Friday, asserting that there was no truth to the allegations. However, despite the denial, The Sun proceeded to publish what the lawyer referred to as an “inappropriate article.”

The Sun initially reported the allegations, identifying the presenter as a “male member of staff” who earns a six-figure salary and is currently off-air. The parents of the alleged recipient made a complaint to the BBC about the presenter’s behaviour and the welfare of their child, but claim that their complaint was not acted upon.

The spokesperson for The Sun stated that they had evidence supporting the concerns of the parents and that it was now the BBC’s responsibility to conduct a proper investigation.

The unnamed senior figure is alleged to have solicited explicit images from the teenager when they were 17 years old and to have made subsequent payments over the years, according to the family of the individual involved.

The BBC confirmed that it has been investigating a complaint since May, when it first became aware of the issue. The broadcaster also acknowledged that new allegations of a “different nature” were reported recently.

The Metropolitan Police held a meeting with representatives from the BBC today and stated that they are currently assessing the information. Further inquiries will be conducted to determine if any criminal offences have been committed.

Several BBC personalities took to social media over the weekend to deny being the mystery presenter, amidst rampant speculation online.

As the situation continues to unfold, the public awaits further updates from the BBC and law enforcement agencies regarding the investigation into these serious allegations.