Former SNP council leader Jordan Linden charged with alleged sexual offences

By Laura Paterson
Published 29th Feb 2024, 13:26 BST
Jordan Linden had resigned as leader of the North Lanarkshire Council just two months after securing the post amid widespread allegations

A former SNP council leader has been arrested and charged in connection with alleged sex offences.

Jordan Linden resigned as the leader of North Lanarkshire Council in July 2022 after reports of alleged sexual harassment emerged, leading to the collapse of the SNP administration in the area.

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Police Scotland said the arrest was in connection with “non-recent sexual offences” at various places in Scotland. Mr Linden stepped down from the council and left the party earlier this year.

Jordan Linden was briefly leader of North Lanarkshire CouncilJordan Linden was briefly leader of North Lanarkshire Council
Jordan Linden was briefly leader of North Lanarkshire Council

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a number of non-recent sexual offences committed at various locations in Scotland.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

Mr Linden has previously told reporters he did not accept the allegations which had been made against him.

He had only secured the £45,000 council leader role in May 2022, but was forced to resign just two months later following calls to step down from opposition figures.