A former Labour councillor remains suspended from the party due to a police investigation.

Haydar Ulus, independent councillor for Haselbury was suspended in September 2014 because of an investigation into an alleged assault.

Cllr Ulus was cleared of any charges against him.

However, according to the London Labour group, he: “remains suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation.”

Police have been unable to supply details of the investigation into the councillor.