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Green party councillor Cllr Sohail Asghar has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery in Accrington.

https://x.com/GBPolitcs/status/2001996271876559264

 

The Green party !

So which culture does one adhere to...? The standards that are entrenched in the British
heritage or the customs of a country where this type of behaviour is normal? I for one,
refuse to defecate in my street.

Green party councillor is arrested over alleged modern slavery and assault offences

'A Green Party councillor has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery and assault.
Sohail Asghar, a councillor who represents the Greens on Lancashire county council, was
arrested in Accrington on November 6 after slavery and assault allegations.

The taxi driver, 29, has been pictured with party leader Zack Polanski and was elected in
May to the Accrington West and Oswaldtwistle Central division. In a post on X in April,
Polanski praised Asghar for his 'amazing energy'.


The Green Party leader and Asghar comparing what they've got locked in their
respective sheds.

He has been suspended by the party following his arrest but remains an independent councillor
and part of a Progressive Lancashire Group main opposition against the Reform-led council.
Asghar was arrested on suspicion of slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and
common assault.

A 51-year-old woman and a man, 55, both from Accrington, have also been arrested on suspicion
of slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour. The 55-year-old was also arrested for making
threats to kill.
All three suspects have been bailed.

A spokeperson for Lancashire Police said:  'A 29-year-old man from Accrington has been arrested
on slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and common assault. 'A 51-year-old woman
from Accrington has been arrested on slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour.

'And a 55-year-old man from Accrington has been arrested on slavery, servitude and forced or
compulsory labour and making threats to kill. 'The arrests were made at a property in Accrington
on 6th November and all three suspects have been bailed.'

Cllr Gina Dowding, leader of the Green group on Lancashire County Council, told the Lancashire
Telegraph: 'Cllr Asghar has voluntarily given up the Green Party whip because there is an investigation.
'This will remain the case until the investigation is completed.'

Hyndburn Green Party vice-chair Joan West said: 'Sohail Asghar has given up the whip at County Hall
for personal reasons.' Councillor Asghar, who is a qualified football referee, has also been pictured with
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali...'

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