However, Paul Rooney, a former procurator fiscal depute and chairman of Strathclyde Police Board, denied knowing Mr Purcell was questioned about cocaine use and blackmail risk.
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Councillor tipped to succeed Purcell admits: ‘I knew last year he was quizzed by police’
The favourite to be the next leader of Glasgow City Council has admitted knowing almost a year ago that disgraced former boss Steven Purcell was questioned by drugs police.
