Gav delighted after charges dropped - Jan 14 2008
Wales rugby star Gavin Henson has said he is "delighted" that charges over an incident on a train have been dropped.

Charlotte Church's boyfriend was accused of using disorderly behaviour, or threatening abusive or insulting words likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress on December 2 last year.

But the Crown Prosecution service said there was insufficient evidence to prosecute.

In a statement, Gavin said he was pleased to be "vindicated."

"I'm delighted that all the charges against me have been dropped," he said.

"Whilst it is always very difficult to read and hear things about yourself that aren't true, I never had any doubt that I would be vindicated. The decision by the CPS to drop all charges ahead of my scheduled court appearance next week has saved everybody a lot of unnecessary inconvenience.

"The Ospreys have a massive week ahead with crucial matches against Gloucester on Saturday and Bourgoin next weekend.

"I'm looking forward to being able to concentrate solely on what happens on the pitch, and helping the Ospreys to qualify for the knockout stages of the Heineken Cup."

Mike Cuddy, managing director of the Ospreys, added: "Having already carried out our own internal investigation, this comes as no surprise at all, as we were in no doubt whatsoever that Gavin would not face any form of action.

"We're satisfied that this is now the end of the matter and we hope that people will now get behind him and the team."

Henson will not face charges - Jan 11 2008
Charlotte Church’s rugby player boyfriend Gavin Henson will not be prosecuted over claims he behaved rowdily on a train, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced.

The Wales and Ospreys player was due to appear before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Monday accused of using disorderly behaviour, or threatening abusive or insulting words likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress on December 2 last year.

A CPS spokesman said: "After careful consideration of the available information from the British Transport Police and the defence solicitors, Graham Evans & Partners, it has been decided that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.

"The case was referred to Chief Crown Prosecutor for South Wales, Chris Woolley, who is in agreement with the decision.

"Proceedings are ongoing against three other defendants relating to the alleged incident, therefore the CPS will make no further comment at this stage."

The allegations against Henson and his three friends were made after they took a train from London to Cardiff following a rugby match in which his team, the Ospreys, beat Harlequins.

A number of passengers complained about alleged rowdy behaviour on the train, and Henson was one of four men spoken to by British Transport Police officers when the train stopped in Cardiff.

One passenger said the men swore at passengers who asked them to be quiet, and showered beer over each other, and on seats.

An Ospreys spokesman said at the time: "Spirits were high amongst the group given the nature of the victory, and the group apologises for any inconvenience caused to fellow passengers."

Henson lives in Wales with Charlotte and their baby daughter, Ruby.

Gavin ’nation’s favourite bad boy’ - Dec 27 2007
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