A row between candidates at last night's local council election where Garforth and Swillington Independent councillor Watch: Bizarre spat between Leeds councillors caught on camera at election count is to be investigated.
Cllr Field told LeedsLive her behaviour came after Labour candidate Mark Pratt used derogatory language towards her party as the results were announced at the Leeds First Direct Arena.
Cllr Mark Dobson, who also represents the Garforth and Swillington Independents, claims a counting agent told Cllr Field to 'f**k off' and that other Labour members mocked him for speaking out about a spell of depression in 2017. He has confirmed that the incident has been reported to both West Yorkshire Police and the council.
Watch: Bizarre spat between Leeds councillors caught on camera at election count
In response, a statement from the Labour group has said there are 'serious concerns' regarding the behaviour of Cllr Dobson and called on witnesses to come forward with information.
A spokesperson for the Labour Group said: "We are aware there were some exchanges during the local elections count and we are encouraging all witnesses and those involved to come forward and give their account.
"We have been made aware of serious concerns regarding Cllr Dobson’s behaviour last night and will make sure that any complaints regarding the matter will be passed on to the appropriate authorities."
Leeds City Council has confirmed that all complaints made will be investigated by chief officer Tom Riordan.
A council spokesperson said: "The local elections in Leeds were completed effectively and efficiently by the elections team, polling station and counting staff.
"Any complaints will be investigated by the Returning Officer under the normal process."
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