Siobhan Harper-Nunes, a Green Party city councillor in Birmingham, has been charged with assaulting five individuals, West Midlands Police have said. The charges relate to an alleged attack on a member of the public, three police officers, and a member of police staff.
The 66-year-old councillor was arrested on Thursday after police were called to the junction of Monument Road and Hagley Road at about 17:00 BST. Ms Harper-Nunes, who represents the Ladywood ward, was charged on Friday.
West Midlands Police also stated that Ms Harper-Nunes was arrested again on Wednesday morning at Monument Road on suspicion of harassment. She remains in custody as inquiries continue.
Ms Harper-Nunes is scheduled to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on 10 September to face the assault charges.