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Today's one o'clock news bulletin on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Cornwall will break this story:

Detectives have questioned a member of the Devon and Cornwall Police Authority over an allegation of indecent assault. A woman has claimed that Cornwall councillor Bill Jenkin, who's 79, made unwanted sexual advances and tried to kiss her against her will.

Councillor Jenkin, from Camborne, has had a long and distinguished career in Cornish local government - until May he was chairman of Camborne Town Council and the town's Mayor; he's also a member of Cornwall Council and sits on several committees, including the one responsible for how councillors conduct themselves. He's chairman of Camborne Conservatives - and a member of the Devon and Cornwall Police Authority.

But now a woman, thought to be in her 40s, has accused him of being a sex pest - claiming he tried to kiss her even though she'd made it clear she did not welcome any sexual advances. She's made a formal complaint. Police say a man was arrested at his home on Friday in connection with two counts of indecent assault, and bailed until 16th July. He has not been charged with any offence and police inquiries are continuing.

I telephoned Bill Jenkin about the allegations last night. It was a short conversation. He said: "I'm not discussing this with anybody. I'm telling you nothing. Sorry."