The Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, has been arrested today, according to reports.
Mersyside Police arrested five men today including a 62-year-old man, understood to be Liverpool City Region co-leader Mr Anderson.
In a statement, Merseyside Police said: "Five people have been arrested by detectives today (Friday, 4 December) in connection with offences of bribery and witness intimidation as part of an investigation into building and development contracts in Liverpool.
"The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation.
"A 62-year-old man, from Old Swan has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation.
"A 33-year-old man, from West Derby, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation.
"A 46-year-old man, from Ainsdale, has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation.
"A 25-year-old man, from, Ormskirk, has been arrested on suspicion of witness intimidation.
"A 72-year-old man, from Aigburth, has been arrested on suspicion of witness intimidation.
"Those arrested have been taken to police stations across Merseyside where they will be questioned by detectives."
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