Police make five fraud arrests following local elections

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFive arrests have been made (PA)Five people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud offences following the recent local elections. Greater Manchester Police launched an investigation in Tameside's St Peter's ward, focusing on the 7 May election. The inquiry specifically concerns how candidates were nominated and represented, and whether electoral procedures were followed. Four men and one woman, aged between 23 and 47, were arrested at addresses in Tameside on Thursday morning and remain in custody. Police are collaborating with the Electoral Commission and local partners as the investigation continues. In fullFive arrested on suspicion of fraud offences following local electionsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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