Kevin Kennedy on Michael Le Vell's verdict

As Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell is found not guilty of rape and sexual abuse, we're joined exclusively by his long-term friend and former Corrie co-star Kevin Kennedy.

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It should never have got to this stage in the first place ... The damage is immeasurable, I am sure

I am delighted obviously. It's a weight off everyone's shoulders. I would just like to thank my legal team here, my family for their support and security and I would like to thank ITV for their continued support.

Actors are not the characters they portray... the public need to remember that