Police are investigating allegations of electoral fraud connected to a High Wycombe election.
Thames Valley Police confirmed it is looking into alleged voter fraud in the Totteridge and Bowerdean ward in the 2021 local elections last year.
In a statement, a Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “Thames Valley Police is continuing an investigation into an allegation of electoral fraud from the Totteridge and Bowerdean ward in High Wycombe in the 2021 local elections.
READ MORE: Police update on Bourne End murder investigation as inquest launched
“Enquiries into the allegations are ongoing and being investigated thoroughly.
“As this is a live investigation, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.
The investigation comes around a year after the election took place, on May 6 last year.
A Bucks Council spokesperson said: "Detailed evidence regarding the conduct of the original count in May 2021 and the results of the court-ordered recount have been provided to the High Court and considered at a hearing on 6 May.
"The Court dismissed the legal challenge to the election by way of an Election Petition and made clear that there was no criticism of the Returning Officer, or the conduct of the election.
"Complaints to the Police were made prior to the commencement of the Election Petition and the Returning Officer has made all the necessary evidence available to assist them. Their investigations are continuing."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article