Five held in council election fraud investigation
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
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Five people aged between 23 and 47 have been arrested on suspicion of fraud offences in connection with an investigation into how candidates were selected for the local election in Tameside's St Peter's ward on 7 May. Police received allegations in the days leading up to and following the election regarding concerns about candidates in the ward. The investigation is examining whether the candidate selection process adhered to relevant legislation and electoral procedures, with Greater Manchester Police working alongside the Electoral Commission and local partners.