Hi All,
I have recently signed a tenancy on a pub and the handover is this friday.
My Alcohol Personal Licence exam was passed successfully and my application has been approved by the local authorities.
It is now with the local police for review and a final decision.
3 years ago I was wrongfully accused of sexual assault on a guy that my daughter was at school with.  I was arrested, spent the night in a police cell and then interviewed twice by the police.  Protesting my innocence on both occassions.
I was released on bail.  The evidence was submitted to CPS and based on what they had in front of them, they asked for more information.  This was done through my solicitors.  
The individual who filed the complaint then decided to withdraw it 7 months in as he clearly realised that there were holes in his story.  The case was dropped, no charges or conviction was made and it was closed and filed.
I am now being told that my pub licence application may be rejected on the basis of the nature of the allegation made against me even though I was cleared of any wrong doing.  DBS check does not record any convictions or charges on my record.  The police are using the PNC.  Any advice here?