Like every other newspaper, we engage with people who approach us with stories.

On this occasion, we made it abundantly clear from the outset and throughout, that any story would have to be justified by a public interest.

As there was obviously no public interest in this case, the News of the World did not pursue the matter and no information was purchased nor story published.

Further, we are confident our reporter followed the correct procedure and abided by the law and PCC Code of Practice.

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