Tory Party suspends councillor after arrest

A CONSERVATIVE councillor has been suspended from his party pending a police investigation.

It is understood that Cllr Paul Rogers, 33, was arrested following an alleged incident last week at an address in Brymbo – the area he represents on Wrexham council.

A Welsh Conservative spokeswoman confirmed the party was aware of an allegation and had suspended one of its councillors in the region.

A notice circulated by Wrexham council on Wednesday shows that the former Conservative Assembly candidate is no longer listed as a party member and is now a non-aligned independent.

A spokesman for the Welsh Conservatives said: “We are aware of an allegation that has been made against a councillor in north Wales which is being investigated by the police.

“We can confirm the councillor in question has been suspended.”

Cllr Rogers was previously a member of the council’s executive board, but stepped down from his role as lead member for youth services and anti-poverty in February on the grounds of work commitments and spending more time on ward issues.

A North Wales Police spokesman said: “A 33-year-old local man has been arrested following an alleged incident at an address in Brymbo on September 4 and has been released under investigation.

“It would be inappropriate to comment further.”

Wrexham Council said the allegation was a matter for Cllr Rogers to respond to.

Cllr Rogers has been contacted for comment.