Lambeth’s chief executive in hot water after drink and drug investigation – South London News

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Lambeth’s chief executive in hot water after drink and drug investigation – South London News

The head of Lambeth council has been charged with drink driving, possession of class A drugs and failing to stop after a road traffic accident.

Lambeth chief executive Bayo Dosunmu was arrested by police in Westminster on Sunday over the incident.

The Met said Mr Dosunmu, 46, from Hammersmith, was charged on Monday with possession of a Class A controlled drug, failing to stop after a road traffic accident, driving over the drink-drive limit and used a motor vehicle in a public place without a third. party insurance.

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 1.

Mr Dosunmu is the board’s chief executive from April 2022, taking over from Andrew Travers. He joined Lambeth in 2019 from Homes England and was previously the council’s deputy chief executive and strategic director for resident services.

A council spokesman said: “Lambeth Council Chief Executive Bayo Dosunmu is currently off work and the council has put in place interim management arrangements. We are unable to make any further comment due to an ongoing police investigation.”

Top image: Bayo Dosunmu (Image: Lambeth Council)

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