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Comedian blackmail bid denied

The ex-girlfriend of Justin Lee Collins denies attempting to blackmail the comedian after they broke up.

Anna Larke, 38, alleges Collins harassed and assaulted her during their nine-month relationship.

Yesterday, Sonia Woodley QC, defending Collins, alleged that Miss Larke told the former host of The Friday Night Project she would report him to police unless he gave her £20,000, after he refused to get back with her.

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