- Five people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud offences following the recent local elections.
- Greater Manchester Police launched an investigation in Tameside's St Peter's ward, focusing on the 7 May election.
- The inquiry specifically concerns how candidates were nominated and represented, and whether electoral procedures were followed.
- Four men and one woman, aged between 23 and 47, were arrested at addresses in Tameside on Thursday morning and remain in custody.
- Police are collaborating with the Electoral Commission and local partners as the investigation continues.
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