Glasgow councillor arrested in text message probe

A GLASGOW councillor has been arrested over claims he sent suggestive text messages to a female colleague.

Gilbert Davidson, who represents Glasgow's North East ward, was charged by police after a complaint was made by former Lord Provost Liz Cameron.

He has since been suspended from the ruling Labour group.

A police spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that a 67-year-old man has been arrested and charged with an alleged breach of the peace in connection with a police inquiry being carried out at Glasgow City Chambers and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."

Labour said Mr Davidson had been suspended with immediate effect.

A spokesman said: "As a police investigation is now ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further."

The alleged offence reportedly took place after Mr Davidson and Ms Cameron campaigned together during a by-election in the Drumchapel area last year.