Deputy denies wrongdoing after harassment arrest

The vice-president of Guernsey's top political committee has denied any wrongdoing after he said he was arrested over a complaint about alleged harassment.

Deputy Gavin St Pier and his wife Jane St Pier said they were arrested on Wednesday and released without charge.

In a statement, he said: "We have stated unequivocally that we deny any wrongdoing whatsoever." Police said inquiries were ongoing.

Policy and Resources (P&R) President Lindsay de Sausmarez said committee members would discuss the matter "at the earliest opportunity".

De Sausmarez said: "Our committee has been informed that Deputy St Pier was arrested on Wednesday morning on suspicion of harassment.

"I am currently off-island, representing Guernsey at the British Irish Council in Wales, so the other members of P&R and I have not yet had a chance to discuss this matter.

"We will consider it at the earliest opportunity and will provide an update once we have done so. Please bear with us in the meantime."

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