A Tory councillor has been arrested after an alleged racist incident at an airport taxi rank.

Councillor Shaun Smith, 37, who represents Wheelton and Withnell ward on Chorley Borough Council, was held by police after a late night fracas at Manchester Airport.

Police have confirmed that investigations are continuing into two suspected racially aggravated offences and that Coun Smith has been granted police bail until next month.

A statement released by Greater Manchester Police, said: “At approximately 10.20pm on Monday June 19, police were called to a taxi rank at Manchester airport following reports that a man had been assaulted.

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