HOW EVENTS UNFOLDED SINCE STRIKER’S 2011 ARREST

May 30, 2011 — arrested on suspicion of sexual assault at a Premier Inn hotel near Rhyl, north Wales. April 20, 2012 — convicted of raping a 19-year-old woman and sentenced to five years in prison following trial at Caernarfon Crown Court. May 30, 2012 — released by Sheffield United at the end of the season. November 6, 2012 — Court of Appeal refuses him leave to appeal his conviction or reduce length of sentence. October 17, 2014 — released from prison after serving half of his sentence and states his desire to return to professional football. November 11, 2014 — Sheffield United give

Evans chance to train with squad but later withdraw offer following public backlash. Olympic champion Jessica Ennis-Hill demands her name be removed from a stand at Bramall Lane if the club re-sign Evans. December 19, 2014 — Hartlepool announce they would like to sign Evans. A day later, the club release statement saying they have no plans to sign him.

October 5, 2015 — case is referred to the Court of Appeal on the basis of new information.

April 21, 2016 — Court of Appeal quash conviction and order a retrial.

June 20, 2016 — League One side Chesterfield confirm signing Evans on one-year deal.