A Costessey man has been released from prison after a misconduct charge linked to disorder in Thetford was discontinued.
A Norfolk man has been released from prison after a criminal case against him was discontinued.
James Jobson, 62, of Highlow Road in Costessey, had been charged with misconduct in public office in connection with the release of information relating to addresses in Thetford.
A number of those properties were later targeted during several nights of violent disorder in the town earlier this month.
Jobson, who works for Serco, appeared at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Monday 17 August and was remanded in custody ahead of a planned appearance at Norwich Crown Court.
However, Norfolk Police said further inquiries uncovered additional evidence which undermined the case against him.
The Crown Prosecution Service was informed and it was concluded that the legal test required to continue the prosecution was no longer met.
The case was subsequently discontinued on Friday 21 August.
Jobson initially remained in custody after the charge was dropped, but the Ministry of Justice confirmed he had been released on Saturday night.
Norfolk Police says detectives are continuing to investigate how information relating to addresses in Thetford was shared online before a number of properties were targeted during the disorder.

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