NO criminal charges are to be brought in connection with a dispute in the Labour Party at Warrington which led to two borough councillors being suspended by the party.
The Crown Prosecution Service say they will not be taking the issue any further and Cheshire police have confirmed that 
the investigation has been closed.
Cllr Chris Vobe – son of Warrington North MP Helen Jones – and Cllr Hitesh Patel, who was a member of the council’s executive board, were both suspended by the Labour Party.
Police became involved when there were allegations of computer hacking – and Labour said their own internal investigation would be put on hold until after the police had finished their enquiries.
Now the police says their investigation is over.
A spokeswoman said: “The role of the police in this investigation was to act upon a complaint made by a member of the public that alleged unlawful access had been gained to a personal email account.
“A thorough and impartial investigation commenced, and subsequently a full file of evidence was presented to the 
Crown Prosecution Service for decision and direction for criminal proceedings.
“The decision was taken by the CPS to not pursue the matter and the Constabulary acknowledge this decision.”
Clr Vobe said: “I always said there was no substance in these allegations, and I am glad the investigation has proved this.
“I will continue to work diligently for the residents I represent and the community that I love.”
It is understood both councillors remain suspended pending the result of an internal investigation by Labour’s regional office, although both Cllr Vobe and Cllr Patel continue to serve as councillors.
Pictured: Cllr Vobe (top) and Cllr Patel
No charges in council computer hacking row
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Oh what a shame… the nasty vendetta hasn’t really worked out as planned, has it? The dirty little mud-slinging campaign run by some other Labour councillors dies another death.
Thatcherite, what are you talking about?
a FULL FILE OF EVIDENCE interesting statement
What are you suggesting, Thatcherite? You have made unpleasant “suggestions” for some time now. Why don’t you come out and say what you mean?
It’s perfectly obvious where you are coming from…
They are not suggestions if it says quite clearly in the statement a file full of evidence ,why are you so upset about this issue ? you seem to be annoyed about this matter a situation I may hasten to add that is still being investigated by the Labour Party
Yes, Thatcherite, I can see what the report says. What I am trying to ask you is why you have selected that particular statement to highlight? What is the significance in your opinion?
Are you a halfwit , read and understand or if you have difficulty ask an adult
You seem to know a lot about it so perhaps you could tell us more?
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