Lib Dem candidate quits over sex claim
A Liberal Democrat candidate has withdrawn from the General Election battle after a police probe was launched into an allegation of sex abuse.
A Liberal Democrat candidate has withdrawn from the General Election battle after a police probe was launched into an allegation of sex abuse.
David Murray, of Ash Grove, Albrighton, withdrew as the candidate for The Wrekin on advice of party bosses.
The inquiry into the 71-year-old relates to a complaint received by police into an allegation of "historical sexual abuse".
Lib Dem officials confirmed Mr Murray's withdrawal and moved quickly to select a replacement who was named today as Alyson Cameron-Daw.
Mr Murray, 71, a member of Shifnal Town Council as well as Donington with Boscobel, Boningale and Tong Parish Councils, was today unavailable for comment.