No trial for Harris after allegations he downloaded sexual images of children

Convicted paedophile Rolf Harris will not stand trial over allegations that he downloaded sexual images of children, prosecutors said today.

Prosecutor Sasha Wass QC told Southwark Crown Court: “In the light of the 12 unanimous convictions on the counts that Mr Harris faced, the Crown prosecution Service has decided that it is no longer in the public interest to proceed with a trial on these four charges.”