South Wales Evening Post - 16 November 2006
Police have been asked to investigate an alleged assault at County Hall following a spat between two Swansea Councillors.
Independent councillor Ray Welsby has contacted police following an alleged assault on him by fellow councillor Keith Morgan.
The incident happened when the two councillors came face-to-face in a members room at County Hall.
Councillor Welsby asked his council colleague for an apology over remarks he said were made on radio station Swansea Sound.
It is understood that a number of councillors witnessed the incident.Councillor Welsby has also reported Councillor Morgan to the local government ombudsman.
He said: "I have sent off a complaint to the ombudsman, accusing him of misconduct.
"I have also been to the police to report the incident and they will be investigating it too.''
Councillor Welsby said he did not want to make an official complaint over the alleged remarks made on Swansea Sound, and had only been after an apology.
A discussion between the two allegedly escalated and it is understood that a third councillor had to intervene.
A Swansea Council spokesman said it would only get involved in the row if asked to by the ombudsman.
However, a Swansea police spokesman said: "I can confirm that Mr Welsby has been in contact with the police in relation to an alleged assault and we are waiting to speak to all parties involved."
It is not known whether police will speak to other councillors who apparently witnessed the incident.
Councillor Morgan said: "It would be inappropriate for me to make any comment in regard to this matter at this time."
