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Presenter cleared of sex assault | |
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A BBC radio presenter has been acquitted of sexual assault and supplying a drug with intention to engage in sexual activity. | |
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, has denied all charges. | |
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. |