Michael Le Vell in child abuse arrest

[Perdita]

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."

[Perdita]

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.

[alan45]

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

[Perdita]

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.

Bailed
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."

[thestud2k7]

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

i dont beleve it at all