Doyle faces new claims

A SECOND investigation has been launched into allegations of sexual harassment levelled at Melbourne’s Lord Mayor Robert Doyle.

Health Minister Jill Hennessy ordered the probe after a third woman came forward with fresh claims the mayor had allegedly touched her.

“I have asked the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to immediately commission an independent investigation into these matters,” she said.

Fairfax Media reports the woman told investigators Mr Doyle allegedly touched her leg under the table and made offensive remarks to her