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| No charges yet in Jessie murder | |
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| There is not enough evidence to charge anyone in connection with the murder of schoolboy Jessie James, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. | There is not enough evidence to charge anyone in connection with the murder of schoolboy Jessie James, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said. |
| The 15-year-old was shot dead as he cycled through a park in Moss Side, Manchester, in September 2006. | The 15-year-old was shot dead as he cycled through a park in Moss Side, Manchester, in September 2006. |
| Two men were arrested last month when a new witness came forward during an inquest into the teenager's death. | |
| But Manchester CPS said there was insufficient evidence to charge either of the suspects. | |
| Numerous appeals | |
| Manchester coroner Nigel Meadows has been told of the decision so that the inquest, which was adjourned when the witness came forward, can be resumed. | |
| A mural was created in tribute to Jessie | |
| There have been numerous appeals from police, Jessie's family and community leaders in Moss Side for people to come forward with information about the youngster's killing but with little success. | |
| Reviewing lawyer John Lord, head of Greater Manchester CPS Complex Casework Unit, said he needed to decide whether it was in the public interest for a prosecution to go ahead. | |
| "Having reviewed all the evidence given to me, I have decided on the evidence provided so far that it is insufficient for a realistic prospect of conviction and does not justify the charging of either suspect in connection with Jessie's murder. | |
| He said he could not go into the details of the evidence. | |
| He added: "All I am prepared to say is that aside from a question of admissibility in relation to one of those arrested, there are serious contradictions and inconsistencies contained in the latest evidence which would undermine a prosecution." | |
| He said the decision would be reviewed if further evidence came to light. |