Councillor Threatened, Denied, Police Investigate

Reform UK leader, Dan Harrison, accuses Conservative councillor Craig Smith of physically threatening him during a private meeting, leading to a police investigation. The alleged incident, which Harrison describes as robust, occurred during a meeting aimed at addressing political and personal attacks. Smith denies the allegations, seeking legal advice. The dispute has caused significant tension within Leicestershire County Council, with calls for a thorough investigation and concern over the public airing of personal disputes. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.