Labour councillor under investigation for 'abusing curry house staff'

‘Drunk’ Labour politician who ‘hurled abuse at curry house staff and refused to pay’ is investigated by council

• Gareth Lewis is alleged to have abused staff at the Taj Restaurant in south Wales 

A Labour politician who ‘hurled abuse at curry house staff and refused to pay for his meal’ while drunk is being investigated by the local council. 

Councillor Gareth Lewis is alleged to have abused staff at the Taj Restaurant in Merthyr Tydfil in south Wales, who then called the police when he tried to leave without paying for the food he had eaten. 

One staff member told local news service Nation Cymru that Cllr Lewis appeared to be ‘drunk’ and ‘did not know what he was doing’. 

They added that the councillor, who represents Troedyrhiw, Pentrebach and Abercanaid and has been in office since 2008, returned to the Indian restaurant the next day to apologise and ‘sort out’ the money that he owed. 

Staff have decided not to take any further action against Mr Lewis but Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have launched an investigation into the alleged incident. 

Councillor Gareth Lewis (pictured) is alleged to have abused staff at the Taj Restaurant in Merthyr Tydfil in south Wales, who then called the police when he tried to leave without paying for the food he had eaten.

One staff member at the Indian restaurant (pictured) said Cllr Lewis appeared to be ‘drunk’ and ‘did not know what he was doing’

The local labour group were made aware of the incident after the restaurant’s owner, Mr Miah, sent them a formal complaint.

Leader of the Merthyr Tydfil Labour Group, Darren Roberts, said: ‘I can confirm that I, and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have been made aware of this alleged incident. 

‘There is currently an investigation on-going and until this is concluded, both Council or I are not able to provide any further comments.’

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council said: ‘Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council can confirm we have been made aware of this alleged incident. 

‘There is currently an investigation on-going and until this is concluded, the Council is not able to provide any further comment.’

Cllr Lewis has been contacted for comment. 

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