The young man, who requested anonymity, shared with Y Byd ar Bedwar – S4C’s current affairs show – a series of messages in which Edwards called him “baby” and “big boy” and ended with kisses.

He also says he was invited to the BBC’s London offices by the former News at Ten presenter.

Shortly after his visit to the scene, he said Edwards cut off all contact with him.

“I think it’s obvious he was grooming me, trying to lure me in,” he said.

“I remember him asking me to meet him and then telling me not to worry if I couldn’t, which he followed with a few kisses.

“I look at it now and think, ‘He’s just playing with me.’