direct to your inbox The Mayor of Liverpool has been suspended from the Labour Party after he was arrested in connection with a fraud probe into building deals in the city, sources have said.
Joe Anderson, 62, has been taken to a police station for questioning on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation.Merseyside Police said five men had been arrested on Friday as part of an investigation into building and development contracts in Liverpool.It is understood that Joe Anderson is administratively suspended from the Labour Party pending the outcome of the case.Get the latest news from Greater Manchester, the UK and around the globe on the free Manchester Evening News apps - download them here for your Apple or.
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