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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Police make five fraud arrests following local elections

  • 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.

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Five arrested on suspicion of fraud offences following local elections

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