Chorley councillor allegedly pushes Gaza protester

Police are investigating an allegation of assault after a protestor claimed to be pushed by a councillor at a meeting.

Conservative councillor Craige Southern, who represents Euxton South, Mawdesley & Croston, was filmed approaching Jenny Hurley, 52, at the Chorley Council meeting.

Mr Southern told the BBC he "did not attack anyone".

Lancashire Police said it had received a complaint of assault but no arrests had been made.

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29 February 2024