BBC saga update: Bombshell statement from alleged victim claims 'nothing inappropriate or unlawful has taken place'

The mother of the alleged recipient claims her child used the money to fund an addiction to crack cocaine and says she blames the presenter for "destroying her child's life".

A lawyer representing the young person claims a denial letter was sent to the Sun on Friday evening saying there was "no truth to it".

However, the "inappropriate article" was still published, the lawyer said.

A letter sent to the BBC states: "For the avoidance of doubt, nothing inappropriate or unlawful has taken place between our client and the BBC personality and the allegations reported in the Sun newspaper are 'rubbish'."

The Sun, who first reported the allegations, narrowed down the presenter as a “male member of staff,” who earns a six-figure salary and is currently off air.

A spokesperson for The Sun said: "We have reported a story about two very concerned parents who made a complaint to the BBC about the behaviour of a presenter and the welfare of their child.

"Their complaint was not acted upon by the BBC. We have seen evidence that supports their concerns. It’s now for the BBC to properly investigate."

The unnamed senior figure is said to have first asked the youngster for images when they were 17-years-old.

They have also been accused of continuing to make a number of payments over the years, according to the individual's family.

The BBC has said it had been investigating a complaint since May, when it was first made aware, and that new allegations of a “different nature” were reported on Thursday.

Earlier today, the Metropolitan Police has said it is "assessing the information" following a meeting with the BBC.

Officers say further enquiries are taking place to establish whether there is evidence of a criminal offence being committed.

Over the weekend, a number of BBC stars took to social media to deny being the mystery presenter amid online speculation