A famous soap star who was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of rape has had their case dropped.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police has confirmed no further action will be taken following the top TV star being arrested in February.
The representative confirmed that a well-known TV actor was arrested and bailed this year after a woman in her 20s reported that she had been raped while attending a house party in December.
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The accused actor, also in his twenties, was arrested on suspicion of rape and subsequently bailed until April, while police officers investigated the alleged incident that reportedly took place in a residential property in South London.
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It has now been confirmed that no further action will be taken and the case has been closed.
Speaking to The Mirror, a spokesperson said: “In February 2023, police began an investigation after a woman in her 20s reported she was raped while at a residential address in the Southwark area on 30 December 2022. She was supported by specially trained officers.”
The statement continued: “A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape and later bailed.
“Following extensive enquiries, no further action will be taken and the case has been closed. Both parties have been informed.”
A source reportedly close to the soap star has also claimed to The Sun that the news will “come as a huge relief.”
The insider also alleged how the actor’s arrest came as a massive shock to their fellow cast-mates and crew on the popular soap earlier this year.
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When the incident was first being investigated, The Metropolitan Police previously said: “Police are investigating after a woman in her 20s reported she was raped while at a residential address in the Southwark area on 30 December 2022.
“Specially trained officers continue to offer support to the victim.
“A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape and has been bailed until a date in April. Enquiries continue.”
If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or by calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
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