A Scottish Labour councillor accused of child sex offences in Fife has appeared in court for the first time. David Graham, a senior politician on Fife Council, appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court today, September 21.The 41-year-old is charged with an offence in relation to grooming, as well as engaging in sexual activity with an older child.
Graham, of Fife, made no plea and was released on bail. He was committed for further examination and his next appearance is to be confirmed.
The councillor was charged last month following a police investigation in Fife. He has been suspended by the Labour party. Fife Council also confirmed that he has stepped down from his appointments pending the outcome of the probe.
Graham was first elected to office in 2012 for the Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss villages ward. He has up to recently sat on the cabinet committee as the spokesperson for health and social care.He was also appointed as a non-executive director on the board of NHS Fife and represents Fife at the council umbrella body Cosla.Both his Twitter and Facebook 'Councillor David Graham' accounts have been deactivated.Fife Council's head of legal and democratic services Lindsay Thomson previously said: "Cllr Graham was charged with an offence and has been suspended by the Labour party."He has stepped down from his council appointments pending the outcome of the investigation.
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