"The report was made on Friday, the force added. The Electoral Commission says a person is guilty of treating if either before, during or after an election they directly or indirectly give or provide any food, drink, entertainment or provision to corruptly influence any voter to vote or refrain from voting. Treating requires a corrupt intent - it does not apply to ordinary hospitality, the commission adds."
"Boam was made deputy leader of the council and appointed cabinet member for adult social care. Last month he was removed from both roles by Reform UK council leader Dan Harrison. Harrison said his deputy was relieved of the role because he found it "too much" to handle. Boam denied the role was "too much" and said he did not agree to being removed."
Leicestershire Police have received a complaint alleging that an ice cream van was parked outside a polling station in May and are assessing whether it amounts to treating under electoral malpractice. The Electoral Commission defines treating as giving food, drink or entertainment with corrupt intent to influence voters, and says ordinary hospitality does not count. Joseph Boam, 22, elected for Reform UK in May, has family ties to an ice cream business and denies wrongdoing. Boam was appointed deputy leader and cabinet member for adult social care before being removed from those roles by Reform UK council leader Dan Harrison. The Conservative opposition leader has urged suspension.
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