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Man arrested in council public misconduct investigation

Robbie KalusPeterborough
News imageSTEVE HUBBARD/BBC A sign reading "THORPE WOOD POLICE STATION PETERBOROUGH" on a grass verge outside a two-storey brick building.STEVE HUBBARD/BBC
The man was taken to Thorpe Wood Station in Peterborough for questioning

A 66-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position and misconduct in a public office.

The allegations relate to Peterborough City Council.

Cambridgeshire Police said the man was taken into custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station on 18 December.

He has been released on police bail until 18 March pending further inquiries.

The BBC understands the arrest is not connected to three other arrests in Peterborough earlier in 2025.

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