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Peterborough Councillor Suspended Amid Serious Child Offence Charges

11/28/2025

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Rylan Ray, a Peterborough city councillor elected in 2022, has been suspended from the Conservative Party after serious child sex offence charges.
He faces multiple allegations, including rape and indecent images with minors and sexual activity with minors, and he was remanded to appear on January 5 at Cambridge Crown Court.
The Peterborough City Council says he remains an elected member.
Disqualification requires conditions such as a three-month prison sentence.

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Rylan Ray, a Peterborough city councillor elected in 2022, has been suspended from the Conservative Party after serious child sex offence charges.
He faces multiple allegations, including rape and indecent images with minors and sexual activity with minors, and he was remanded to appear on January 5 at Cambridge Crown Court.
The Peterborough City Council says he remains an elected member.
Disqualification requires conditions such as a three-month prison sentence.