The Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has been released on bail after being arrested by police who are investigating claims of bribery and witness intimidation.
Anderson was held with four other men as part of an investigation into the awarding of building contracts in the city.
The Labour Party has currently suspended Mr Anderson pending the outcome of the case.
Merseyside Police said all five people “have been released on condition bail, pending further inquiries.”
Their year-long investigation, Operation Aloft, has focused on a number of property developers.
On Friday, the 62-year-old Mayor, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation.
In a statement, he said he was “interviewed for six hours” and that he was “co-operating fully” with the police.
Mr Anderson said he would be “talking to my cabinet colleagues over the weekend to ensure the challenges our city faces with the Covid pandemic continue to receive the focus they deserve”.
He claims to support Labour’s decision to suspend him while the police inquiry continues.
“I have been bailed to return in one month’s time. Given the investigation is continuing, and there are bail conditions, I will not be making any further comments,” he said.
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