Danny Miller “couldn’t be more thrilled” for Mark Jordon after he was cleared of attacking a pensioner.
The Emmerdale actor – who plays Aaron Sugden-Dingle in the ITV soap – says his former co-star is “such a lovely man” and he is happy he can now “rebuild [his] life” following a “horrendous ordeal”.
Read more: Emmerdale release statement on future of Mark Jordon on the soap
Mark was found not guilty of affray, unlawful wounding and assault by beating, following a row in a pub beer garden.
Danny tweeted: “Couldn’t be more thrilled for such a lovely man.
“Justice, finally. So happy for him and his family, who can now begin to rebuild their lives following such a horrendous ordeal! (sic)”
Couldn’t be more thrilled for such a lovely man.
Justice, finally. So happy for him and his family, who can now begin to rebuild their lives following such a horrendous ordeal!
— Danny Miller (@DannyBMiller) August 6, 2019
Danny’s comments come after Mark was cleared at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester yesterday (06.08.19).
Mark’s fiancée, Emmerdale star Laura Norton – who plays Kerry Wyatt – was said to be in tears in the public gallery.
Following the verdict, the former Heartbeat star said: “I really am grateful to the jury for proving my innocence and especially for proving the innocence of my loved ones, who’ve had to endure this awful ordeal with me this last year.
“I’m looking forward to getting back to our engagement and my career, which has been on hold.”
Several of Mark’s former Dales co-stars took to Twitter to write “justice” following the verdict.
Lucy Pargeter – who portrays Chas Dingle – tweeted: “justice”
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻… justice !!!RT @GranadaReports: BREAKING: Emmerdale actor Mark Jordon, 54, has been found not guilty at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester of affray, unlawful wounding and assault https://t.co/p1Swy0oZgt pic.twitter.com/rRnxuIySJB
— lucy pargeter (@lucyparge) August 6, 2019
Samantha Giles (Bernice Blackstock) wrote: “Justice at last!!!!! (sic)”
Justice at last!!!!! https://t.co/Ok4D0E3ORG
— Samantha Giles (@sammeegiles) August 6, 2019
Sammy Winward, who played Katie Sugden on the soap and was said to be in the court for the opening day of Mark’s trial, tweeted: “The best news!
“My heart is beaming for you and Laura. The truth always comes out in the end.”
The best news! My heart is beaming for you and Laura. The truth always come out in the end. 💖 https://t.co/uLX8QZWfiz
— Sammy winward (@WinwardSammy) August 6, 2019
Read more: Emmerdale fans turn on Kerry after she sets up Frank
Mark confirmed he had departed his Emmerdale role as Daz Spencer in early February, by taking to Twitter to admit he will “miss working with” his fiancée Laura, and Daisy Campbell (Amelia Spencer).
In response to a fan who said he enjoys the “on-screen chemistry” between the trio, Mark replied: “I’ll deffo miss working with them (sic)”
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