This incident propelled Cocker into great controversy in the UK and elsewhere , and Pulp 's record sales soared as a result .
However , with British comedian and former solicitor Bob Mortimer acting as legal representation , he was released without charge .
This incident propelled Cocker into great controversy in the British and elsewhere , and Pulp 's record sales soared as a result .
However , with British comedian and former solicitor Bob Mortimer acting as legal representation , he was released without charge .