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Prosecutor: No star witch-hunt

One of the Crown Prosecution Service's top prosecutors has denied there is a "celebrity witch-hunt" after Corrie actor Michael Le Vell was cleared of child sex abuse charges. Le Vell's colleagues have talked of their delight at his acquittal.

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Former Corrie star 'over the moon' at Le Vell verdict

Former Coronation Street actor Bruce Jones said he was "absolutely over the moon" that Michael Le Vell had walked away from court a free man.

Jones, who played Les Battersby for 10 years on the show, told Daybreak, "I never believed this in the first place."

Asked what advice he would give his friend now, Jones said: "I think a holiday is the right thing - go away now, sit down and think ... then go and speak to ITV, Granada, and get your life back on track now Michael.

"We want to see you back in Coronation Street as Kevin again."

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