The Crown Prosecution Service has apologised after a Costessey man remained in prison after his charge was dropped on Friday.
The Crown Prosecution Service has apologised after a Norfolk man remained in prison for around a day after the 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 information relating to addresses in Thetford which was published online.
He appeared at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on Monday 17 August and was remanded in custody.
However, Norfolk Police later identified additional evidence which undermined the case and informed the Crown Prosecution Service.
It was subsequently decided that the legal test required to continue the prosecution was no longer met, and the case was discontinued on Friday 21 August.
Despite that decision, Mr Jobson remained in prison until the following evening.
The CPS says it was alerted on Saturday to an inaccuracy in the notice which had been sent to the prison and worked to correct the mistake.
It has apologised to Mr Jobson and his family for the delay.
The Ministry of Justice confirmed he was released shortly after 10pm on Saturday 22 August.
Norfolk Police says detectives are continuing to investigate how information relating to addresses in Thetford was shared online before properties were targeted during disorder earlier this month.

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