Oldham councillor arrested on suspicion of rape
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The man was arrested at his home earlier this month
An Oldham councillor was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of raping a woman.
The man was detained at his home but later bailed by Greater Manchester Police, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The unidentified suspect continues to work as an elected councillor.
His political party declined to comment, while Oldham Council said it would not comment on a live police investigation.
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