A POLICE probe into allegations surrounding a Bolton primary school teacher, quizzed by detectives just weeks after being cleared of indecent assault, has been called off.

Last month Neville Moss, aged 50, was released on police bail after being interviewed by officers at Astley Bridge and a file of evidence was passed to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Mr Moss's police bail has now been cancelled following a decision to drop the investigation. He had been due to answer bail at the Crompton Way police station on Wednesday.

But the teacher will have to wait until next month to learn his professional fate. Then governors at his school will meet to decide whether to lift his suspension.

It is understood the police probe surrounded fresh allegations made against Mr Moss which were unrelated to a recent court case.

Last night Det Chief Insp Dave Law said: "A full police investigation took place and a file of evidence was forwarded to the Crown Prosecution Service. No proceedings are to be instituted."

Yesterday Mr Moss, 50, admitted to the BEN that he was glad his ordeal had finally ended.

Speaking at his detached home in Higher Drake Meadow, Westhoughton, the father-of-five added: "It's over and I'm relieved. I have nothing more to say to the Bolton Evening News or through the Bolton Evening News."

In August Mr Moss had walked free from Bolton Crown Court after being found not guilty of 13 counts of indecent assault against young girls.

His court victory sparked scenes of jubilation among his supporters who have offered continued backing to the teacher.

He has been on full pay since the original allegations were levelled at him in November 1999.

But hopes that he could return to school following his court victory were dashed when he was faced with the new set of unrelated allegations.

And despite the decision not to take the latest police investigation any further, Mr Moss yesterday refused to be drawn on whether he will return to the classroom to teach.

A statement issued by Bolton's local education authority this morning said governors at Mr Moss's school would meet before November 27 to consider his position.

The statement added: "The headteacher has issued to Mr Moss particulars of the complaints that the governors will be considering and issued further documentation yesterday."

The time and date of his hearing is yet to be fixed.