Cheshire Police were called on Monday, April 18, following reports a woman was "sexually assaulted by three men" in a lay-by in in Hassall, near Sandbach.
At the time police said they were giving the victim support following the "horrendous attack" and were "determined to bring the offenders to justice for their heinous actions".Whoops!
A 33-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent who was arrested on Tuesday has now been released without charge, and a 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of wasting police time and perverting the course of justice in connection with the incident, CheshireLive reports.
Well, at least they are bringing someone to justice...
Chief Inspector Claire Jesson said: "Following this report, officers conducted a detailed investigation and appealed to the public for help and information. I can now reassure the residents of Hassall, and the wider public, that we are satisfied this offence did not occur and I would like to thank them for their support."
So...have you learned anything?
"However, I do not want this to deter people from reporting such crimes to us for fear that they will not be believed - nothing could be further from the truth. We work really hard to encourage people who have been a victim of sexual abuse - no matter how long ago - to report it.
"You will be listened to, you will receive the help and support you need and we will do all that we can to achieve justice where offences have taken place. We have dedicated teams of specialist officers and work with a number of fantastic organisations who offer help and support in dealing with the trauma of these offences and to help people to feel safe again."
Guess not.
Perverting the course of justice carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, though a pussy pass will probably lead to a bind over. Meanwhile, the bloke will have to inform any prospective employer, or possible future partner, that he had been arrested on suspicion of committing a sexual offence. Which one of them will have received the most punishment?
ReplyDeleteSay, I wonder if we're allowed to ask what 'help and support' was given to the real victim, the guy who was falsely arrested?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to guess that he didn't even get a ride home or a sympathy card.
"You will be listened to, you will receive the help and support you need and we will do all that we can to achieve justice where offences have taken place. We have dedicated teams of specialist officers and work with a number of fantastic organisations who offer help and support in dealing with the trauma of these offences and to help people to feel safe again."
ReplyDeleteA blatant warning of some attempt to compromise the custody sergeant's sexual freebies.
"Perverting the course of justice carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment..."
ReplyDeleteBut has it ever, in recent history, been applied?
"Say, I wonder if we're allowed to ask what 'help and support' was given to the real victim, the guy who was falsely arrested?"
I think we can guess...
"A blatant warning of some attempt to compromise the custody sergeant's sexual freebies."
I think most custody sergeants are quite well aware of the consequences of sticking it in crazy, MTG1...