Woman sexually assaulted by choirmaster killed herself after giving evidence against him

A woman who was sexually abused by a world-renowed choirmaster has killed herself days after giving evidence against him, it can be revealed.

The body of violin teacher Frances Andrade, 48, was found at her home less than a week after she gave evidence against Michael Brewer, 68, at Manchester Crown Court.

Today Brewer was cleared of rape but convicted of five counts of indecently assaulting Mrs Andrade in his office when she was aged 14 and 15.

~Nick Britten Via Daily Telegraph News