00:00Two former Leeds City Council staff have been arrested as part of a police investigation into alleged bribery offences.
00:08West Yorkshire Police said both were released under investigation.
00:11The two men were questioned as part of an ongoing inquiry by the Economic Crime Unit.
00:17Leeds City Council said it was informed of the arrests of two former members of its planning staff.
00:24Nobody currently employed by the council was being investigated as part of the inquiry.
00:28A total of 14 people have now been arrested as part of the investigation, including seven who were not current
00:36or former council staff.
00:38Three of those arrested were released without charge, and the rest remain under investigation.
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