"I'm Shocked, Shocked To Hear..."

...that the police and CPS might have been playing fast and loose with the facts." So might Judge Picton say:

Gloucester crown court judge Martin Picton told prosecutor Stephen Dent he wanted 'something by way of explanation' given that he had remanded Ferry over Christmas because of the allegation.

Well, it comes doen to two possible options, M'lud. Either they are lying scumbags, or they are incompetent.

Given that we are talking about the CPS here (Couldn't Prosecute Satan...), probably both, in fact.

Couple of nights in the cells for the guy who has to come to court and give that 'explanation' should do it...