Brooks' PA 'vigorously denies' CPS charges

Mrs Brooks' former PA Cheryl Carter is going through the "most unhappy period of her life" and "she vigorously denies" the charge that she removed boxes of material from News International, her lawyer Henri Brandman said today.

In a statement, the lawyer said: "Cheryl Carter understands that she is to be charged today with attempting to pervert the course of justice.

"She vigorously denies the commission of that or any offence.

"She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support during this most unhappy period of her life.

"Neither she, nor I, will be making any further comment at this stage."