Councillor in alleged hate crime probe
Labour party veteran Peter Boyes is alleged to have called SNP candidate Paul Bertram a “wee p**f” during the contest for the Midlothian East ward.
Officers from Lothian and Borders Police yesterday confirmed they were investigating the incident.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdA police spokesman said: “We are investigating an alleged hate crime that happened at a polling station during the local council elections on Thursday, May 3.”
However, the councillor said the investigation was “news” to him and denied he had been approached by police.
He added: “If they did come to me, I would be happy to co-operate. I have nothing to hide.”
Mr Bertram, from Mayfield, Midlothian, declined to comment.