Cryptic crossword

ACROSS

1. An early prototype, one linked to Escort’s new design (8)

5. Gets rid of rows (6)

10. Host, taking part in toast, played with male pets (7)

11. Reassessed claim by a registered letter deliverer (4,3)

12. Ring, once relocated, quietly sat in church service (9)

13. Bridge player transformed this card game (5)

14. Embarrassed about ceremony in retreat not working any more (7)

16. His gun misfired after a period of suffering (7)

17. Turned tap off (3)

18. Be inquisitive about border maintained by a chief (7)

20. Company opposing riot is sabotaged (7)

22. Father recalled outstanding psychiatrist (5)

23. Take a piece out of one passage behind shed (9)

25. Monstrous shelter built by occupants of house? (7)

26. Boy mostly reporting to a dishonourable man (7)

27. Stab hooligan initially held in custody (6)

28. Father, for example, wearing top (8)

DOWN

1. Poor fathead that exploded without much provocation (2,3,4,2,1,3)

2. Set not offered in cosmetic magazine for children (5)

3. Smart men mostly sorted out problem with speech (7)

4. Reformed band’s not close to finally being ready for action (2,5-2)

6. Repaired winch with silver yarn (7)

7. Record-keeper arranged visit behind the back of chief (9)

8. Better research affected right person who helps support the injured (9-6)

9. The writer picked up American birds (4)

15. Thanks one bank maybe for someone who comes in late (4-5)

16. Diva organised fur to be recommended (9)

19. Tough couple in a rush finished early (7)

21. Slice up fractured, needle-like piece of crystal (7) 23. Taxi not accepting a penalty (4)

24. Look at the accounts of uranium discovered in mine entrance (5)