SNP Candidate Investigated for Sex Offenses

0:00Police in Scotland are looking into a former SNP election candidate over reports of sex offenses. Five councillors Stefan Hagen was set to run in North East Fife, but pulled out earlier this month for personal reasons and left the party. The investigation kicked off after police got a report this month about incidents in the Kupar and Edinburgh areas. Inquiries are still underway as they dig deeper. Hagen, who went from pair athlete to politics, hid back on social media saying he fully denies the claims and calls them part of a nasty personal. Attack. He's cooperating with cops and plans to speak more soon. Meanwhile, the local council is stepping up with any safety steps they can while the probe continues. We'll keep an eye on how this unfolds for Hagen and the fallout in five politics. Stay informed with Edinburgh News Today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.