Police find no evidence of Hawking abuse

British detectives investigating allegations that disabled scientist Stephen Hawking had been abused today said they could find no evidence to substantiate the claims.

Cambridgeshire Police said its inquiry into alleged mistreatment of Professor Hawking, who works at Cambridge University, had been completed and no one would face any criminal charges.

Police began their investigation late last year and during the inquiry both Prof Hawking, who suffers from motor neurone disease, and his wife Elaine, aged 53, were interviewed.

Officers also questioned nurses and other people involved in Prof Hawking’s care.

Detective Superintendent Michael Campbell, who led the investigation, said today: “I can find no evidence to substantiate any assertion that anyone has perpetrated any criminal acts against Professor Hawking.”

He added: “This matter has now been brought to a close.”