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    Michael Le Vell in child abuse arrest

    CORONATION Street star Michael Le Vell has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a schoolgirl, The Sun can reveal.
    The married father of two, 46 — a long-time Corrie favourite as mechanic Kevin Webster — was quizzed by cops who swooped on his £750,000 home in Hale, Greater Manchester.

    Last night a source said Le Vell, who vigorously denies a claim made by the teenage girl, is "going through hell".

    Le Vell was questioned by police for EIGHT HOURS.

    The actor's lawyer was present as he answered a formal complaint made to cops by the teenager.

    Le Vell — who has played Weatherfield's love rat for 28 years — was taken to a police station after being arrested at his luxury home.

    After the quiz he was freed on bail until next month while detectives continue their inquiries. The Sun understands he has gone into hiding to plan a vigorous defence with his legal team.

    A source close to the case said Le Vell had been "hit for six" by the allegation. The source added:

    Michael's world has fallen apart. He can't believe what is happening to him and is going through a private hell.

    He is renowned for being a quiet family man and does not lead a celebrity lifestyle.

    He has never been caught up in any real scandals and has led a pretty low-key life throughout his many years in Corrie.

    This has come right out of the blue and he doesn't know what to think. He has been involved in all sorts of scandals in the show but couldn't be more different off set. He doesn't court publicity and has always been devoted to his family.

    These accusations have sent his head spinning. He is determined to carry on working and clear his name. But at the moment his mind is scrambled.

    Le Vell, an avid Manchester United fan, is married to his childhood sweetheart Janette Beverley, an actress who starred in top kids' TV show Children's Ward in the 1990s.

    The couple live with their children.

    Le Vell — real name Michael Turner — turned up as Kevin on Weatherfield's famous cobbles in 1983 and is one of the ITV soap's longest-serving actors. He has been involved in some of its most intense storylines — but has at times taken a moral stance over his role.

    Two years ago, as Kevin had a passionate affair with Molly Dobbs, he stunned Corrie bosses by threatening to quit unless the romance was ended.

    At the time Kevin's screen wife Sally was diagnosed with breast cancer. And Le Vell said: "If Sally's cancer doesn't end the affair and Kevin has no remorse towards her, then I'm leaving because I can't be putting up with it.

    "If he carries on with Molly he doesn't deserve to be in the family unit. It's as simple as that." In 2008 Le Vell told how he felt "shocked" while looking at photos of actress Helen Flanagan, who plays his screen daughter Rosie, in raunchy underwear.

    The star, whose niece Jackie Greene famously won £10million on the Lottery in 1996, said: "I couldn't believe it when I saw those pictures of Helen.

    "In every paper she was staring back at you wearing that basque and knickers. I felt perverted looking at them. I've known her since she was a small child."

    Police said last night: "A 46-year-old man from Hale has been arrested on suspicion of a historic sexual offence. He has been bailed pending inquiries."

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    Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell has denied allegations that he abused a schoolgirl and said he will do "everything in his power" to clear his name.

    A spokeswoman for Coronation Street producer ITV said: "We are aware these allegations have been made. Given that a police investigation is under way, it would not be appropriate to comment further on this matter."

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    Quote Originally Posted by alan45 View Post
    Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell has denied allegations that he abused a schoolgirl and said he will do "everything in his power" to clear his name.

    A spokeswoman for Coronation Street producer ITV said: "We are aware these allegations have been made. Given that a police investigation is under way, it would not be appropriate to comment further on this matter."
    Sharon Marshall said on This Morning that ITV had asked her to mention it on the programme, that Michael is going to do everything to clear his name.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Perdita View Post
    Sharon Marshall said on This Morning that ITV had asked her to mention it on the programme, that Michael is going to do everything to clear his name.
    Seems that ITV says one thing and does another. Allegations of this type are so easy to make. Of course the fact that Michael is now a well known actor probably is a mere coincidence

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    A GIRL accusing Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell of abuse has told cops he raped her when she was SIX, The Sun can reveal.
    Le Vell, 46 — Kevin Webster in the soap — is on bail.

    The actor was said last night to be "in a state of shock".

    But he vowed to clear his name — and to carry on playing the Weatherfield mechanic in the ITV1 soap.

    The Sun revealed yesterday that he was left reeling by a series of horrific allegations from the girl, who is now a teenager.

    She lodged a complaint on September 29 and Le Vell was arrested on suspicion by detectives the following morning at 8am.

    Corrie veteran Le Vell was held for eight hours at a police station near his £750,000 home in Hale, Greater Manchester, in the presence of his lawyer. His alleged victim gave detectives a video-interview.

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    Le Vell was later bailed until November 16 on condition that he does not approach the girl.

    The father of two, who has played Kevin for 28 years, said: "I strenuously deny these allegations and will do everything in my power to prove my innocence."

    He is currently on holiday and is due to resume filming next week.

    TV executives have been keeping in constant touch. Last night one source said: "It's no exaggeration to say he is going through absolute hell. This is the worst thing that's ever happened to him."

    A highly-placed Corrie source said: "We spoke to him on Wednesday night and he was in a state of shock. We have been informed that no charges have been brought.

    "If that situation changes we will take whatever action we feel is appropriate.

    "The fact that he is on holiday this week is coincidence. He will return to the show next week."

    Le Vell — who was arrested under his real name Michael Turner — is renowned as a family man. He is married to actress Janette Beverley, a star of 1990s kids' TV show Children's Ward.

    He has won a huge army of fans as garage boss Kevin and has more than 21,000 followers on Twitter.

    His last tweet was posted on the day the girl lodged her complaint with police and finished with: "I'm lost for words at this moment, talk soon." He has not tweeted since.

    A spokeswoman for ITV said: "We are aware an allegation has been made. Given that there is a police investigation under way, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time."

    Le Vell trained at Oldham Theatre Workshop and first appeared on the Corrie cobbles in 1983, making him one of the Granada show's longest-serving actors.

    He endeared himself to Corrie fans, who have followed the character's trials and tribulations, first as Brian Tilsley's apprentice, then through to his stormy marriage to Sally, played by Sally Dynevor.

    Recently Kevin fathered a love child in an affair with Molly Dobbs.

    Le Vell's niece Jackie Green famously won £10million on the National Lottery in 1996.

    Police said: "A 46-year-old man from Hale has been arrested on suspicion of an historic sexual offence.

    "The man was arrested at an address in Hale at 8am on Friday, September 30, 2011.

    "He has been bailed by police until 16 November 2011, pending further inquiries. The report was made to police on Thursday 29 September 2011."

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    if he raped her at six her parents would of known something was up with her surely

    i dont beleve it at all

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    Good to see the Sun is following in the salacious steps of it's former stablemate the News of the World. Let's hope this ALLEGED rape was only like the so called attempted rape of Whiney Maria in Corrie. Personally I think this whole story stinks. If a six yr old was raped there would have been so much obvious evidence. The child's parent(s) obviously have a reason for waiting so long and it's probably financial rather than love for the so called victim

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    Coronation Street stars are believed to be rallying round Michael Le Vell after he vowed to clear his name over sex abuse allegations.

    The actor, who plays Kevin Webster on the ITV1 soap, was arrested last Friday after police received a report of a historical offence involving a schoolgirl. He has since released a statement to "strenuously" deny any wrongdoing.

    Le Vell has reportedly been flooded with messages of support from his co-stars this week, including his screen family members Sally Dynevor (Sally), Helen Flanagan (Rosie) and Brooke Vincent (Sophie).

    "Michael has been overwhelmed by the messages of support but was particularly touched by Sally, Helen and Brooke's calls," a show source told the Daily Star. "They have worked together for such a long time that it meant the world to him. He has known Helen and Brooke since they were kids and they feel like part of his real family, not just his fictional one.

    "He told all the cast members who called that he was fine and that he will clear his name. He said the allegations date back a long time and he's sure he will be proved innocent."

    Le Vell was taken in for questioning over the allegation on September 30 and was later bailed. As no charges have been brought against him, he is expected to return to work at Coronation Street as normal on Monday following a week's holiday.

    An insider told the Daily Express: "He has said he wants to get back filming and that is not an issue."

    In yesterday's statement, Le Vell explained: "I strenuously deny these allegations and will do everything in my power to prove my innocence."

    Meanwhile, an ITV spokesperson said: "We are aware an allegation has been made, but given that there is a police investigation under way it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time."

    Le Vell, who has portrayed his Coronation Street character since 1983, is believed to be preparing a "vigorous" legal defence.

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    There's more tabloid tales this morning about the reported sexual abuse case which Michael Le Vell, Coronation Street's Kevin Webster, has become named in.

    And in today's Sun a "high placed Corrie source" tells the paper that no charges have been brought against Michael.

    From The Sun: Last night one source said: "It's no exaggeration to say he is going through absolute hell. This is the worst thing that's ever happened to him."

    A highly-placed Corrie source said: "We spoke to him on Wednesday night and he was in a state of shock. We have been informed that no charges have been brought. If that situation changes we will take whatever action we feel is appropriate.
    "The fact that he is on holiday this week is coincidence. He will return to the show next week."

    Yesterday, a spokeswoman for ITV said: "We are aware an allegation has been made. Given that there is a police investigation under way, ." it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time And with that in mind, we're not allowing comments here on the blog about this story either until the truth emerges.
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    Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell has asked for time off from the show to fight allegations that he raped a schoolgirl.

    The actor, who plays Kevin Webster in the ITV1 soap, was arrested at his home in Greater Manchester last Friday after police received a report of a historical offence.

    He strongly denies the claims and has received support from his co-stars, including his on-screen family members Sally Dynevor (Sally), Helen Flanagan (Rosie) and Brooke Vincent (Sophie).

    Le Vell has been on holiday all week - a vacation planned before the accusations emerged - and was due to return to work on Monday.

    However, he has now asked bosses to extend his break by at least one week, prompting producers to reorganise filming schedules.

    A show insider told The Mirror: "It's understandable Michael wants extra time off. Everyone just hopes this can all be resolved quickly."

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