A BBC presenter embroiled in an alleged sex scandal reportedly made “panicked” phone calls in an attempt to shut down an investigation into the accusations.

The presenter, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is reported to have called the alleged victim last week asking: “What have you done?”

It is claimed he also asked the youngster to call their mother to “stop the investigation,” according to the Sun.

The BBC’s internal investigations team will today meet Scotland Yard detectives attached to its high-profile inquiry unit for help with the case.

In a statement, the BBC said the “male member of staff” was being taken off air pending the outcome of a “complex and fast-moving” inquiry.

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