UNITED KINGDOM
Western Gazette
A PRIEST from Milborne Port who was charged with sexual assault will no longer face a re-trial, according to a letter from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) sent to his solicitors.
Roy Catchpole, 69, was charged with three counts of sexual assault and one of exposure but his trial was dismissed on Wednesday, October 14 when the jury at Bournemouth Crown Court could not reach a verdict.
It appeared the CPS would pursue a re-trial but the Western Gazette has seen a letter informing Mr Catchpole’s solicitors that “the prosecution will not proceed to a retrial” and that “no evidence” will be offered.
The CPS confirmed it would not seek a retrial on Monday and that all parties had been informed. It said that its decision was based on “further evidence” coming to light.
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