FORMER MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL LEADER PIP ALLNATT ARRESTED OVER SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS
The former leader of Melton Borough Council, Pip Allnatt, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and is under investigation, it can be revealed.The Labour councillor recently resigned, citing ill health but the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal that he is currently on bail pending an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault in Melton Mowbray.The Melton Borough Council spokesperson confirmed it was "aware of an allegation being made" but would not comment further.The spokesperson added: "We will not be commenting publicly during any police investigation.
The matter under investigation is not associated with the council in any way and any queries should be referred directly to Leicestershire Police."The council has sought assurances that there are no wider elevated risks or safeguarding concerns and will keep the matter under review."As set out in the council's public statement, Cllr Allnatt has advised that his resignation is due to ill health.
The council has nothing further to add at this stage."It is also understood that Cllr Allnatt has been administratively suspended from the Labour Party, pending investigation.
His current page on Melton Borough Council confirms he is currently "non-aligned" with a party.
A Labour Party spokesperson said it was an "incredibly serious allegation" and added: "We cannot comment further while there is an ongoing police investigation." He has also had the whip taken from him while the investigation is under way.
