BBC News - Gangster Domenyk Noonan cleared of Stockport hotel rape: "Domenyk Noonan, 45, who was sentenced to nine and half years for firearms offences in 2005, was accused of rape less than three months after being released on licence.
However, prosecutors told Minshull Street Crown Court there was 'no longer a realistic prospect' of securing a conviction against him.
Noonan, also known as Lattlay-Fottfoy, is being held at HMP Manchester.
His solicitor, Elaine Moloney, said he would be released after a parole board hearing.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said: 'In this instance, we have recently received further evidence which, after careful consideration, leads us to believe that there is no longer a realistic prospect of securing a conviction.
'As such, the decision has been taken to drop all charges against this defendant.'"
However, prosecutors told Minshull Street Crown Court there was 'no longer a realistic prospect' of securing a conviction against him.
Noonan, also known as Lattlay-Fottfoy, is being held at HMP Manchester.
His solicitor, Elaine Moloney, said he would be released after a parole board hearing.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said: 'In this instance, we have recently received further evidence which, after careful consideration, leads us to believe that there is no longer a realistic prospect of securing a conviction.
'As such, the decision has been taken to drop all charges against this defendant.'"
