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The man cleared of murdering Rachel Nickell is in line for a compensation payout from the Home Office.The man cleared of murdering Rachel Nickell is in line for a compensation payout from the Home Office.
Colin Stagg, 43, has been told he is eligible under the discretionary compensation scheme, and the amount will be set by an independent assessor.Colin Stagg, 43, has been told he is eligible under the discretionary compensation scheme, and the amount will be set by an independent assessor.
Mr Stagg was acquitted of murdering the 23-year-old ex-model, who was stabbed to death on Wimbledon Common in 1992, after police evidence was thrown out. Mr Stagg was acquitted of murdering the 23-year-old ex-model, who was stabbed to death on Wimbledon Common in 1992.
A Broadmoor patient was questioned last year as part of the ongoing inquiry. The Crown Prosecution Service said it was possible someone could be charged with Ms Nickell's murder in March.
Wrongful conviction 'Honey trap'
Ms Nickell was stabbed 49 times and sexually assaulted as she walked with her two-year-old son. A spokesperson said: "We are awaiting a third piece of evidence, which we should have towards the end of next month, at which point we will be able to review all of the evidence and make a decision as to a charge."
Last year a 40-year-old Broadmoor patient was questioned as part of the ongoing police inquiry.
Ms Nickell was walking with her two-year-old son on Wimbledon Common when a man stabbed her 49 times and then sexually assaulted her.
Two years later Mr Stagg was tried for murder but the case was thrown out on the grounds that police had used a "honey trap" plot to encourage him to confess.Two years later Mr Stagg was tried for murder but the case was thrown out on the grounds that police had used a "honey trap" plot to encourage him to confess.
Wrongful conviction
The Home Office confirmed that Mr Stagg, of Roehampton, south-west London, had been informed of his eligibility for the scheme.The Home Office confirmed that Mr Stagg, of Roehampton, south-west London, had been informed of his eligibility for the scheme.
He declined to comment on a report that the amount awarded could be up to £250,000.He declined to comment on a report that the amount awarded could be up to £250,000.
It is understood an application regarding the case was made early last year.It is understood an application regarding the case was made early last year.
A Home Office spokesman said: "As with all such cases, once eligibility has been approved, the independent assessor, Lord Brannan, QC, decides on the amount payable." A Home Office spokesman said: "As with all such cases, once eligibility has been approved, the independent assessor, Lord Brannan QC, decides on the amount payable."
Under the scheme payouts are made following wrongful conviction or charge "arising because of a serious default by a public authority or through exceptional circumstances such as complete exoneration".Under the scheme payouts are made following wrongful conviction or charge "arising because of a serious default by a public authority or through exceptional circumstances such as complete exoneration".