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A BBC radio presenter has been acquitted of charges of sexual assault and supplying a drug with intention to engage in sexual activity. A BBC radio presenter has been acquitted of sexual assault and supplying a drug with intention to engage in sexual activity.
Nigel Wrench, 47, remains accused of raping a 26-year-old man in his flat in Finsbury Park, north London, on 1 January 2007. But Nigel Wrench, 47, remains accused of raping a 26-year-old man in his flat in Finsbury Park, north London, on 1 January 2007.
His alleged victim told the Old Bailey he was drugged by Mr Wrench and woke up to find he was being assaulted.His alleged victim told the Old Bailey he was drugged by Mr Wrench and woke up to find he was being assaulted.
Mr Wrench, a presenter on BBC Radio 4's PM programme, had denied all charges. Mr Wrench, a presenter on BBC Radio 4's PM programme, has denied all charges.
Mr Wrench's defence over the rape charge has just begun. The judge asked the jury to clear Mr Wrench on two of the charges and his defence over the rape has started.
The alleged victim, now aged 27, told a jury they met at a New Year party.The alleged victim, now aged 27, told a jury they met at a New Year party.
Giving evidence Mr Wrench told the court how he "felt a spark" when chatting to the alleged victim.
He added after the party they went back to his flat and kissed passionately and that the alleged victim smiled and said "yes" when Mr Wrench suggested they go to bed.