Webberbus investigation

Avon and Somerset Police have launched an investigation into the collapse of Somerset bus operator WebberBus, which ceased trading last month. The former Bridgwater based company are being investigated for financial irregularities after it was referred to the police by Somerset County Council.

A police statement said, ‘An allegation of financial irregularity involving a transport company has been reported to our economic crime team, who will be looking into the matter.’

Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at Somerset County Council, Cllr David Fothergill, confirmed the council had referred the case to police saying, ‘We cannot give any detail, but I can say that following WebberBus ceasing to operate we have referred a case to the police.’

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