Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson bailed in bribery probe

mayor of English city of Liverpool was released on bail on Saturday, after being arrested over allegations of fraud in building and development contracts, local media reported.

Liverpool Echo reported that Joe Anderson was one of five men arrested on Friday by detectives as part of an ongoing investigation.

Local media is reporting he has been suspended from Labour Party following his arrest.

Merseyside Police said on Friday men d 62, 33, 46, 25 and 72 h been arrested and were being questioned “in connection with offenses of bribery and witness intimidation.”

force did t name men, in keeping with UK policy that suspects are t identified until y are charged.

Liverpool City Council said in a statement that it was” co-operating with Merseyside Police in relation to its ongoing investigation. We do t comment on matters relating to individuals.”

Anderson, 62, has been Liverpool’s elected mayor since 2012; He has gained national prominence during coronavirus pandemic, which has hit Liverpool and or rrn cities especially hard.

Anderson has me many media appearances as local authorities across rth battled with British government over restrictions and financial support.

(Im credit: Joe Anderson/Instagram)