Birmingham Reform UK councillor 'stripped and isolated' after being sent 'suspected asbestos'

Coun Charlie Latchford, the deputy leader of Birmingham City Council's Reform UK group, was stripped and isolated after receiving a package containing suspected asbestos in the post. Latchford reported that his road had to be quarantined following the incident. Images from the scene showed police and fire crews in attendance to manage the situation. The councillor was forced to remain isolated outside while emergency services dealt with the hazardous material delivered to his address.