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CPS decision on Michael Robert Turner

01/01/2012

Nazir Afzal, Chief Crown Prosecutor, CPS North West Area said: "I have decided that Michael Robert Turner will not face any charges in relation to allegations of historic sexual assault against a child.

"Following enquiries by Greater Manchester Police I have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to put before a court.

"As there is no realistic prospect of conviction it is therefore only right that the allegations against Mr Turner are prevented from going any further and I have informed the police that they should take no further action against him."