The leader of Edinburgh City Council has resigned after police launched an investigation into an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.

Labour’s Cammy Day had previously been suspended pending the outcome of the probe.

It was reported by the Sunday Mail that Day had “bombarded” Ukrainian refugees with messages, including asking sexually explicit questions.

He has agreed to stand down as council leader, saying in a statement that the allegations against him had become a distraction for the minority Labour administration.

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