Police investigating a report of electoral fraud in Rochdale

Date published: 09 March 2017


Police are investigating a report of electoral fraud in Rochdale, relating to the 2015 local elections.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “On Tuesday 7 February 2017, police received a report of electoral fraud, which relates to the 2015 local elections in Rochdale.”

A spokesman for Rochdale Borough Council said: “We are aware a complaint has been made.”

Enquiries are ongoing.

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