Leslie case: 'No stain on Leslie's character'

The prosecution offered no evidence against TV presenter John Leslie today, saying it had "come into possession of further material that has led to the charges against the defendant being reviewed".

The CPS lawyer added: “The prosecution gladly acknowledges that he will leave this court without a stain on his character from this investigation.”

Commenting before the hearing, a source close to the presenter said: “John Leslie’s nightmare is about to come to an end.”

He was expected to emerge later this morning to comment on his ordeal.

Leslie was accompanied in court by his girlfriend, Abby Titmuss.

The 6ft 5in star was charged on June 18 with two counts of indecent assault after a lengthy investigation by detectives from Scotland Yard’s Special Inquiry Team.

He arrived at court arm-in-arm with Miss Titmuss. Wearing a dark blue three piece suit, white shirt and blue tie, Leslie emerged from a people carrier before making the short walk into the court building.

Accompanied by his legal team, Leslie smiled at waiting reporters and photographers before entering Court One.