The leader of Edinburgh City Council, Labour’s Cammy Day, is being investigated by police over an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.

Scottish Labour confirmed he had been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

According to the Sunday Mail, Mr Day “bombarded Ukrainian refugees” with messages.

The newspaper alleges he asked them sexually explicit questions, tried to meet them for wine dates and complimented them on their looks.

The paper spoke to two Ukrainians who say Mr Day had been messaging them.

They said they felt unable to ignore his unsolicited approaches due to his position within the council.

A spokeswoman for Edinburgh City Council said: “All matters raised with the chief executive and monitoring officer have been progressed through our established processes in consultation [with] our independent whistleblowing service, Safecall, and, where appropriate, Police Scotland.”

A Scottish Labour spokeswoman said: “The Labour Party takes all complaints seriously.

“They are fully investigated in line with our rules and procedures, and any appropriate action is taken.”

Mr Day has been suspended from his party pending the outcome of any investigation, BBC Scotland News understands.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “On Tuesday 22 October, we received a report of inappropriate behaviour.

“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

Mr Day has led the local authority since May 2022, but now opposition politicians on the council are calling for his resignation.

Cllr Simita Kumar, who leads the SNP group in Edinburgh, posted on social media saying Mr Day should “resign immediately”.

Leaders of the Liberal Democrat and Conservative groups have made similar calls.