A former mayor is under investigation by police after allegedly posting an anti-Muslim message on Facebook. The inquiry into Seaham Town councillor Barbara Allen was put into the public eye after a resident of the town asked her about the message as she handed over the mayoral chains at the council’s annual meeting.
She confirmed police are looking into the post, which was put online early last month.
The Echo understands that since the inquiry came to light, the long-serving member said she has now left the Labour Party and is a member of Seaham Community Party (SCP). [Sunderland Echo] Read more
