Actor’s relief after sex claim dropped

CORONATION Street star Michael Le Vell said he is “delighted” to have been “completely exonerated” after he was cleared of child sex allegations following a police investigation.

The actor has played mechanic Kevin Webster for nearly 30 years. Le Vell, 46, was arrested and interviewed after allegations were made against him of a sexual assault, which was alleged to have taken place a number of years ago.