PROSECUTORS will take no further action against Lancashire’s former deputy police and crime commissioner Ibrahim Master over a domestic incident.

The Blackburn politician said he was ‘most disappointed’ by the lack of support from his former boss Clive Grunshaw since the ‘false allegations’ were made against him last year.

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Last October, the Lancashire Telegraph exclusively revealed the police inquiry into a complaint of a ‘domestic incident’ in Blackburn made to Chief Constable Steve Finnigan.

Mr Master denied the claims and, following a probe overseen by the Independent Police Complaints Commission, the Crown Prosecution Service has decided to take no further action.

Later in October, Mr Grunshaw announced plans to scrap Mr Master’s post and those of three assistant commissioners.

Blackburn MP Jack Straw and Tory general election candidate and former Eastern Division police commander, Bob Eastwood, have called for an explanation of why the case was taken so far.

Mr Master said last night: “I am pleased to announce that the CPS have said that I will face no further action in relation to the false allegations made against me. I have always strongly and emphatically denied all the allegations.

“I was extremely surprised, shocked and disappointed that the police decided to run an investigation on limited hearsay evidence.

“The last seven months have been extremely difficult, stressful and traumatic for me and my family.

“What I find most disappointing is that I felt received no support whatsoever from PCC Clive Grunshaw.”

Mr Straw, who is standing down at the next election, said: “I am delighted Ibby has been cleared.

“He has been put through the mill and I think some sort of explanation would now be appropriate.”

Mr Eastwood said: “This investigation has taken far too long. Mr Master’s reputation has now been restored, but he deserves an explanation from the PCC and chief constable.”

A spokesperson for Mr Grunshaw, who was unavailable for comment yesterday, said: “The role of Deputy PCC and the APCCs were disestablished as part of an office restructure to ensure that the commissioner’s office is the best shape possible to deliver the police and crime plan priorities.”