Peterborough man arrested on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position and misconduct in public office

The man, whose identity has not been revealed, was arrested on December 18 and later released on bail

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire police said: “A man from Peterborough was arrested on 18 December on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position and misconduct in public office.

“He was taken into custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station and later released on bail until 18 March.”

The allegations relate to Peterborough City Council

It is understood that this investigation is separate to any other ongoing police investigations.