Two Luton Labour Councillors have been suspended from the Labour party over alleged comments made on Facebook.
Husband and wife Mohammad Ayub and Naseem Ayub are both councillors for the Biscot ward and Naseem is a member of the council’s executive committee.
Allegations were made about the couple before shortly Christmas concerning their use of social media sites.
An East of England Labour Party Spokesperson said: “Following allegations about comments made on Facebook, Councillor Mohammad Ayub and Councillor Naseem Ayub were suspended from the Labour Party.”
The pair will continue their council duties such as attending meetings and voting.
Naseem, who was elected in 2011, is also the Labour candidate for the Eastern Region in the MEP elections.
Mohammad was elected in 2007.
Bedfordshire Police confirmed they are investigating potential offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 (unauthorised access) and/or Malicious Communications Act 1988 (send offensive communication/incite racial hatred).
A Beds Police spokesperson said: “As this investigation is ongoing at this time it would be inappropriate to comment further. As no one has been charged in connection with this investigation we will not confirm the identity of those involved.”