Sunday, August 10, 2008

Conservative Councillor - Theft


Alan Preest (pic Courtesy Gloucestershire County Council)
Mr Preest represents the Lydney North Ward of the county council

A Gloucestershire county councillor has resigned his position on the county's police authority after accepting a caution for theft.

Alan Preest, a Conservative councillor, was arrested on Friday in connection with an incident at a supermarket in Lydney and cautioned.

A Gloucestershire Police Authority spokesman said the councillor had resigned with immediate effect.

Mr Preest was unavailable for comment on Saturday.

He represents the Lydney North Ward of the county council.


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