Sheffield Council leader called scab in picket line row

An angry row erupted when striking lecturers accused a council leader of crossing a picket line and branded him a "scab".

Terry Fox walked past protesting staff to enter Sheffield university's Octagon building on Wednesday.

One man challenged Mr Fox, a former miner, when he emerged to announce that his Labour Group would not attend a full council meeting inside.

A confrontation ensued and the men were separated.