MP John Mann confirms PCC Shaun Wright referred for criminal investigation

Member of Parliament John Mann has confirmed on social media website Twitter that he is referring South Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner to the home office for criminal investigation following claims of misconduct in a public office.

The law is clear: Sean Wright and others can be charged with misconduct in public office. Referral to police/ home office tomorrow

— John Mann MP (@JohnMannMP) August 27, 2014

So Wright refuses to resign as police and crime commissioner. Tomorrow he receives my referral of him for criminal investigation .

— John Mann MP (@JohnMannMP) August 27, 2014

Letter going early morning asking Home Secretary to refer my complaint of misconduct in public office (re Rotherham) to another police force

— John Mann MP (@JohnMannMP) August 27, 2014