Metropolitan Police Launch Investigation into Labour Party's Croydon East Selection Contest

The investigation focuses on allegations of computer misuse and data tampering in the Labour Party's candidate selection process.

A branch of the Labour Party in Croydon is under police investigation over claims of vote rigging and computer misuse.
The candidate selection process for Croydon East was paused last autumn following complaints and suggestions of inaccurate member data.
Metropolitan Police's Cyber Crime team is conducting the investigation, which began after the party's own inquiry into the matter.
One candidate, Joel Bodmer, withdrew from the selection process, citing abuse received during the campaign.
Labour Party asserts that it takes member data protection seriously and has resumed the selection process after conducting remedial work.