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05/09/2013
Man Arrested Over Michael Le Vell Abuse Case Tweet
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a man on suspicion of tweeting the identity of the woman accusing Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell of rape.
It is understood the man was arrested in the Gloucester area and is 43-years-old.
He is alleged to have tweeted about the ongoing trial of the actor, revealing the identity of his accuser.
Defendants in sex abuse cases are automatically granted anonymity.
Police highlighted that people using social media are bound by the same laws governing mainstream media in regards to a victim's anonymity.
(MH/JP)
It is understood the man was arrested in the Gloucester area and is 43-years-old.
He is alleged to have tweeted about the ongoing trial of the actor, revealing the identity of his accuser.
Defendants in sex abuse cases are automatically granted anonymity.
Police highlighted that people using social media are bound by the same laws governing mainstream media in regards to a victim's anonymity.
(MH/JP)
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