The investigation into our client – a young man of good character – began after a night out in 2021. Our firm took over the case from a local solicitor, identified the weaknesses in the evidence, and began extensive engagement with the police regarding further lines of enquiry that fatally undermined the allegation.

Over the course of the investigation, our client was re-interviewed and accused of perverting the course of justice, which was quickly dropped following our representations.

After the case was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), we submitted a detailed letter of representations setting out the numerous flaws in the investigation, including the police’s failure to seize exculpatory CCTV footage despite it being raised very early on.

This week, the CPS directed that the case should be closed with no further action.

Our client is hugely relieved, and we are delighted that he will now be able to move on with his life without the stress and upset of the investigation hanging over him. Upon hearing the good news, a client representative applauded our “expert help, greatly appreciated especially as it was delivered with such sophistication, kindness and warmth”.

Head of Business Crime and Investigations Nick Vamos, Senior Associate Will Green and Associate Liam Lane advised the client on all relevant aspects of the prosecution process, supporting him throughout the investigation.