Reform UK mayor Luke Campbell denies cyber flashing allegations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 17:38 · Archive

Reform UK's Hull and East Yorkshire mayor Luke Campbell is under police investigation for allegedly showing naked images of himself to a female colleague.

Reform UK's Hull and East Yorkshire elected mayor Luke Campbell is under investigation by Humberside Police over allegations that he showed naked images of himself to a female colleague. He has been interviewed by police and no charges or arrests have been made.

According to The Observer, the 39-year-old former Olympic gold medallist boxer is accused of allegedly showing a female member of staff 'naked and sexualised images' of himself. In a report submitted as part of an employment tribunal, the woman wrote that she was 'deliberately exposed to naked and sexualised images involving the mayor in the workplace, without my consent, and was laughed at when I was visibly embarrassed'. A witness confirmed that Campbell and two male colleagues encouraged a female colleague to look at his laptop which showed an image of a naked man. The witness said the situation had left them 'uneasy' and recounted other alleged incidents including Campbell lowering the waistband of his trousers to show a tan line and a tattoo.

Campbell firmly denies the allegations. Reform UK said they come from 'a disgruntled employee attempting to leverage a settlement in a meritless workplace dispute'. Mike Ross, Liberal Democrat leader of Hull City Council, said Campbell should 'stand aside' during the investigation. The combined authority said it has established procedures for handling complaints about members and officers.

How it is being reported

• Reform UK mayor investigated over naked photo claimsReform UK's Luke Campbell denies claims that he showed nude photos of himself to a female colleague.BBC Humberside · 19 Oct, 17:06
• Luke Campbell ‘firmly denies’ cyber flashing allegationsThe Reform mayor is under investigation in relation to the alleged incident.Hull Daily Mail · 17 Oct, 23:18

In this story: Luke Campbell · Reform UK · Hull and East Yorkshire · Humberside Police · The Observer · Mike Ross

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