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Calls for Crawley Mayor to resign after fight video shared

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1946636 ... eo-shared/ (video of fight via this link)



A MAYOR is facing calls to resign after footage emerged of two taxi drivers brawling in the street.

Crawley's Conservative group has called for the No Confidence vote in Labour Mayor Shahzad Abbas Malik after the clip was widely circulated on social media.

Police were called to Tushmore roundabout in Crawley at about 2.30pm on Monday after an argument turned into a fight.

Footage of the brawl shows two men exchanging blows in the middle of the road. During the fight, police said, one of the men suffered injuries to his arms and head and "briefly lost consciousness".

People on social media as well as national news websites claim one of the men is Mayor Abbas Malik.

The Argus spoke to Mayor Abbas Malik who would neither confirm nor deny he was one of the men involved in the fight.

"I can't comment while there's a police investigation," he said.

"Once that has concluded, all relevant parties will issue a statement."

Crawley councillor Duncan Crow also claims Mayor Abbas Malik is one of the men in the video.

The Conservative Group leader is spearheading calls for him to resign.

"That behaviour is totally incompatible with being the Mayor of Crawley," he added.

Cllr Crow has put forward a Notice of Motion to be heard at an Extraordinary Full Council meeting.

The proposal, emailed to council officials by Cllr Crow and seconded by Cllr Kevan McCarthy, reads: “This council expresses no confidence in the mayor and seeks his immediate resignation.”

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "We received reports of a fight between two men at the Tushmore roundabout in Crawley on Monday at about 2.30pm.

"Following an argument an altercation ensued in which one of the men suffered injuries to his arms and head and briefly lost consciousness.

"Both men then left the scene in their vehicles.

"Police are aware of footage of the incident being shared on social media and ask the public to refrain from speculating on the identities of those involved while officers conduct their enquiries.

"Anyone who witnessed the altercation, has dash-cam footage or any information which could help can report it online or by calling 101, quoting reference 1094 of 19/07."

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IDFIMH

If there is such a thing as an acceptable code of conduct for a mayor I doubt that's included

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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

The Councillor code of conduct only applies if at the time of an incident or issue you were acting in your roll as a Councillor. I doubt that this is the case here. However I would think that the police may have a view on this and I think he will be put under a lot of pressure from his own side as well as the opposition.

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Mayor of Crawley Shahzad Abbas Malik resigns post - but continues as councillor



The Crawley Conservative Group had tabled a vote of no confidence scheduled for Thursday night's full council meeting but cllr Malik resigned the post today (Tuesday).

A council spokesperson said: “Councillor Shahzad Abbas Malik has resigned as the Mayor of Crawley. He will continue as a councillor.

“The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Morgan Flack, will cover the main duties of the Mayor until the end of the municipal year.”

Duncan Crow, leader of the Crawley Conservative Group said: "The Conservative half of Crawley Borough Council welcomes that the Mayor has finally heeded our calls by resigning his position - but this is seven weeks too late."

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IDFIMH