BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhuanet) -- Batman's alter ego won't be charged with assault on his mother and sister because they don't want to press charges and because of a lack of sufficient evidence, prosecutors said Thursday in London.

    Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service ordered police not to take any further action against actor Christian Bale, saying there was insufficient evidence to make a conviction realistic.

    The service said in a statement that it treats domestic incidents seriously, but feels it's important "that the views of complainants are also taken into account when making decisions in such cases."

    Bale, who denies the allegation, said through his spokeswoman, Jennifer Allen, that he was relieved the issue had been settled. The actor "hopes to put the matter firmly behind him" and will be providing no further comment, Allen said in a statement released by Bale's lawyers.

    (Agencies)