Ex-SNP council leader Jordan Linden appears in court accused of 15 sex offences | 661PZVE | 2024-05-05 06:08:01
Ex-SNP council leader Jordan Linden appears in court accused of 15 sex offences | 661PZVE | 2024-05-05 06:08:01
A FORMER SNP council leader has appeared in court charged with a string of alleged sexual offences.
Jordan Linden, 28, had been leader of North Lanarkshire Council.
But he stepped down from the role after a police investigation was launched against him.
He was elected as an SNP member in 2017 and was made council leader in May 2022.
But he resigned from his post a few weeks later after allegations surfaced against him.
He initially continued serving as a councillor but quit both the council and the SNP last year.
Linden, of Bellshill, Lanarkshire, has now appeared in private at Dundee Sheriff Court.
He faces claims of 15 alleged sexual offences.
This includes six charges of sexual assault and eight of indecent communication.
Prosecutors also allege two further charges of stalking and behaving in a threatening or abusive manner.
Linden made no plea and was released on bail.
No date has been set for a future court appearance.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> The SNP previously said they could not comment on live criminal proceedings.
But they added that they would offer support to any party members if they were involved.
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