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Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell has returned to the set for the first time.

The actor, who plays Kevin Webster, was suspended from the show while he fought 12 sex offence charges.

Le Vell was found not guilty of all charges in September 2013, and will resume filming after nearly a year away from the programme.

Le Vell said in a statement: "I'm coming back to a job and a family I've loved for the last 30 years.

"I've really missed everyone and it's such a buzz to be working together in the new Coronation Street Production Centre. It's a wonderful place and it feels like new beginnings for all of us.


"I've had the most amazing support from cast, crew and members of the public over the last 12 months and I couldn't have asked for more.

"ITV and Coronation Street have been first class, and I'm really delighted to be back at work doing the job I love."

Producer Stuart Blackburn recently spoke about the actor's return saying: "At the point when Kevin was forced to leave for Germany, he was actually looking to get back together with Sally.

"So when he returns, it's to a very different world in Coronation Street. He comes back to find Sally's relationship with Tim, while his daughter Sophie's world will have changed as well, and in Sally's eyes, not necessarily for the better."

DS