Councillor is jailed for rape

LIVERPOOL - A Conservative councillor who raped and indecently assaulted a 17 year old girl and indecently assaulted her friend…

LIVERPOOL - A Conservative councillor who raped and indecently assaulted a 17 year old girl and indecently assaulted her friend was jailed for 5 1/2 years yesterday. Michael Howden (56), who represents Wallasey on Wirral Borough Council, clung to the rail of the dock at Liverpool Crown Court as he was sentenced.

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