A former Radio 2 DJ was acquitted of possessing child pornography today after the Crown decided to offer no evidence in his trial.

Paul Hollingdale, 75, of Western Road, Hailsham, had denied one count of possessing an indecent photograph of a child on July 27 last year.

He appeared before Hove Crown Court for trial today where prosecutor David Harounoff said that a computer expert had found there was no evidence of anyone accessing or viewing the photograph, which was found on Hollingdale's computer.

He also said that the user had probably been unaware that the file, which was classed as a level one image, the lowest level of severity, had been created.

Judge Anthony Scott-Gall recorded a verdict of not-guilty and formally discharged the defendant, who was dressed in a navy blue suit with pink tie.

Hollingdale, whose real surname is Wynn, was the first voice on BBC Radio 2 in 1967 and went on to work for a string of local radio stations.

Speaking outside the court, he said he was "relieved" at his acquittal.

He added: "Basically, I just want to get on with my life."