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DUP suspends councillor William Walker following arrest on suspicion of child sexual grooming

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Tuesday, 1 March 2022 15:09

By Q Radio News/PA

A DUP councillor has been suspended from the party following his arrest on suspicion of child sexual grooming.

William Walker, who is a member of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, was arrested last week.

Police say the 59-year-old was held on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following sexual grooming.

He was later released on bail pending further inquiries.

A DUP statement said: “William Walker has been suspended from membership pending the outcome of the police investigation.”

Mr Walker works in the office of DUP Strangford MP Jim Shannon.

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