The leader of Inverclyde Council has been arrested and charged in relation to domestic assault and a breach of the peace, Police Scotland has confirmed. 

Stephen McCabe, the 60 year-old Inverclyde council leader has been released and will appear in court at a later date. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. However, The Herald understands the Crown has not yet received a report for this individual.

It is understood Stephen McCabe has been administratively suspended from the Labour party pending the outcome of any investigation.

Mr McCabe is the leader of Inverclyde Council and represents Port Glasgow, Kilmacolm and Quarrier's Village. 

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said:  “A 60-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to a domestic assault and a breach of the peace.

“He has been released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

A Labour Party spokesperson said: "The Labour Party takes all complaints seriously.

"They are fully investigated in line with our rules and procedures, and any appropriate action is taken.”