Liverpool Labor Mayor Joe Anderson is arrested alongside four others on charges of bribery and witness intimidation in construction contract investigation
- Joe Anderson was arrested by Merseyside Police alongside four other men
- The arrests are part of an investigation into ongoing construction contracts, local media reported
- The other men arrested were aged 33, 72, 62 and 25 and have not been named
By Isabella Nikolic for Mailonline
Posted: 16:56 GMT, December 4, 2020 | Update: 5:38 pm EST, December 4, 2020
The mayor of Liverpool was arrested for bribery and intimidation of witnesses.
Joe Anderson, 62, was arrested by Merseyside Police alongside four other men as part of a police investigation into construction and development contracts in the city.
Police did not confirm the mayor’s identity, but said a 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to bribe and intimidate witnesses.
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson (pictured) was arrested on charges of bribery and intimidation of witnesses
The 62-year-old is believed to be Anderson – who made headlines in October backing plans to place the city in a Level 3 lockdown.
Along with the 62-year-old, four others were also arrested, reports the Liverpool Echo.
A 72-year-old man and a 25-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of intimidation of witnesses.
Two other men – aged 46 and 33 – were charged with conspiracy to bribe and intimidate witnesses.
The Labor politician has ruled the city since 2010 and has served as mayor since 2012.
Last year he won the Labor Party selection to run for mayor in the city for a third term in the delayed May elections.
A spokesperson for Liverpool City Council said: “Liverpool City Council is cooperating with Merseyside Police with their ongoing investigation. We do not comment on questions relating to individuals ”.
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