West Northamptonshire Council leader reports emails about him to police

A council leader has told a council meeting he has reported a sustained "campaign" against him to police.

West Northamptonshire Council's Jonathan Nunn said a series of allegations made about him were being investigated as harassment.

The comments were made after Independent Paul Clark tried to raise an email about claims about Mr Nunn but was told it was not a council issue.

Mr Clark also asked if Mr Nunn would resign but he replied "no".

The confrontation came during section of a full council meeting where other councillors were able to ask questions of the leader.

Mr Clark tried to ask Conservative Mr Nunn about the email but was halted by the chairman.

The Independent carried on speaking despite his microphone being cut off.

Shouts were heard in the council chamber while the online feed via YouTube was halted.

After other councillors interjected in an effort to return to the agenda, Mr Clark, again with his microphone off, asked Mr Nunn to resign.

Mr Nunn said he would not and added there had been "a campaign [over] the last six weeks, maybe the last 25 years, [where] many and varied allegations have been made, and they've been investigated".

He said members of the council had been emailed allegations about him ahead of the meeting.

"I have approached the police who have confirmed they are pursuing this as a harassment," he said.

After Mr Nunn's reply, there was further shouting from the public gallery and one person was asked to leave.

Another independent councillor Ian McCord proposed a break in proceedings, which was seconded and carried.

After about 10 minutes, members of the council returned and the meeting was concluded as normal.

Northamptonshire Police has been approached for comment.

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