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| Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ricky Whittle has been released on bail after an alleged assault on a photographer in Liverpool city centre. | Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ricky Whittle has been released on bail after an alleged assault on a photographer in Liverpool city centre. |
| The 29-year-old actor was being held in police custody after an incident in Duke Street in the early hours. | The 29-year-old actor was being held in police custody after an incident in Duke Street in the early hours. |
| The incident involved a collision between a car and a male pedestrian, who is a photographer. | The incident involved a collision between a car and a male pedestrian, who is a photographer. |
| Mr Whittle, who is a regular in Channel Four soap Hollyoaks, was released from custody on Friday afternoon. | Mr Whittle, who is a regular in Channel Four soap Hollyoaks, was released from custody on Friday afternoon. |
| Merseyside Police confirmed a 29-year-old man from Billinge was being questioned over the incident in which the victim suffered minor injuries. | Merseyside Police confirmed a 29-year-old man from Billinge was being questioned over the incident in which the victim suffered minor injuries. |
| "A 29-year-old man has now been released on bail pending further police inquires," said the Merseyside force. | "A 29-year-old man has now been released on bail pending further police inquires," said the Merseyside force. |
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| Oldham-born Mr Whittle plays Calvin Valentine in Hollyoaks, which is filmed in Liverpool. | Oldham-born Mr Whittle plays Calvin Valentine in Hollyoaks, which is filmed in Liverpool. |
| It is believed Mr Whittle had been to a party at Parr Street Studios, where Hollyoaks is filmed, with colleagues from the Channel Four drama. | It is believed Mr Whittle had been to a party at Parr Street Studios, where Hollyoaks is filmed, with colleagues from the Channel Four drama. |
| A spokesman for Parr Street Studios confirmed one of the venue's bars, Studio Two, was hired for Thursday night's event by the Hollyoaks crew. | A spokesman for Parr Street Studios confirmed one of the venue's bars, Studio Two, was hired for Thursday night's event by the Hollyoaks crew. |
| He said the alleged incident took place after the bar was closed for the night and some distance away. | He said the alleged incident took place after the bar was closed for the night and some distance away. |
| In Strictly Come Dancing, Mr Whittle is partnered with Australian dancer Natalie Lowe and has scored high marks throughout the 10 weeks of the competition. | In Strictly Come Dancing, Mr Whittle is partnered with Australian dancer Natalie Lowe and has scored high marks throughout the 10 weeks of the competition. |