Veteran Council Leader Thomas Quits Post Over Theft Charges

Birmingham Post › October 26, 2009

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The leader of Sandwell council, Bill Thomas, has quit as head of the authority after being arrested and charged with theft, it has been revealed.

The resignation of 69-year-old Coun Thomas on Friday "shook the foundations" of the authority, said a colleague. He had been arrested on Thursday as part of an investigation by West Midlands Police's Economic Crime Team. A force spokeswoman said: "The investigation continues - the charge relates to a personal matter and is not connected with the defendant's position at Sandwell Council."

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Veteran Council Leader Thomas Quits Post Over Theft Charges

Details of the alleged offence were unclear, but Sandwell Council chief...

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