The trial of a former actor from 'London's Burning' for alleged child sex offences has been delayed due to his detention under the Mental Health Act. The actor, known as John Shannon, is charged with sexual assault and is now awaiting a secure ward placement.
The trial of a former actor from the long-running British television series ' London's Burning ' for alleged child sex offences has been delayed. The 53-year-old, known as John Shannon, is also accused of sexually assaulting a second female. He is now under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act , awaiting a secure ward placement. Two doctors have approved his detention, and despite the actor denying the charges, the trial cannot proceed without him.
Between 1993 and 1998, Shannon played Billy Ray in 'London's Burning' and had a brief stint in the pop music scene
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