A judge says Adam Hall took away the futures of his victims, including boys aged 15 and 17.

It follows a BBC investigation that found High Street mini-marts were selling drugs in some West Midlands towns.

The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.

The 51-year-old, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents the teatime show on Radio 2.

In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.

The arrest was made as part of a wider investigation into leadership at the Countess of Chester Hospital.