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Councillor Brian Coleman arrested over assault in Finchley

Thursday, 20 September 2012

Arrested: Brian Coleman

By Daniel O'Brien

A CONSERVATIVE councillor has been bailed following his arrest on suspicion of common assault.

Totteridge ward member Brian Coleman was arrested in connection with an alleged attack on a woman in Finchley High Road on Thursday afternoon.

Mr Coleman lost his Camden and Barnet Greater London Assembly seat to Labour's Andrew Dismore on May 4 this year, and a week later was replaced as cabinet member for environment by Tory councillor Dean Cohen.

He is now chairman of the budget and performance overview and scrutiny committee.

A police spokesman said: “A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a common assault. He has been bailed to attend a north London police station in late October pending further enquiries.”

Mr Coleman was unavailable for comment.

Email: daniel.obrien@nlhnews.co.uk

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Posted by : Educated, Barnet | Friday 21/Sep/2012 | Report this comment

Did he put up his own bail, or was there a whip round for it?

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