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Kirsty Paterson

Falkirk SNP councillor quits after being arrested and charged over assault allegation

A Falkirk councillor who resigned from the SNP at the weekend will appear in court next week over an alleged assault.

Niall Coleman, who represents Bonnybridge and Larbert, is also the convener of Falkirk Council's licensing board.

He resigned suddenly from the SNP on Saturday, saying it was for "personal reasons" and adding that he was unable to comment further.

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