Corrie actor: I’m innocent of all child sex offences
Le Vell, aged 48, whose real name is Michael Turner, is accused of 19 sex offences including raping a child, indecently assaulting a child and sexual activity with a child.
He said: “I would like to make it quite clear that following the serious allegations that have been brought against me on Thursday 14 Feb 2013, I am innocent of these charges and intend to fight them vigorously.