A former fish and chip shop boss collapsed in the dock as he was cleared by a jury of the repeated sexual abuse of children.Nicholas Wickett, aged 56, broke down in tears and then fell as the not guilty verdicts were delivered at Plymouth Crown Court.Courtroom 4 was cleared for ten minutes while custodial staff tended to Mr Wickett.He was deemed fit to continue and the jury returned to announce their decision on the remaining counts.Mr Wickett told the panel as the last verdict was delivered:...
