Luke Campbell, the Reform UK Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, became the subject of a police investigation on or around October 18, 2026, following allegations that he shared “naked and sexualised” images of himself with a female staff member. Humberside Police received a report of “cyber flashing” in May 2026, initiating the inquiry.

The allegations carry political implications for the Reform UK party and for Campbell personally. As an elected official, the situation affects public trust in local governance and brings forward concerns about conduct and accountability for those in public office.

What the records show

Documents submitted to an employment tribunal, seen by The Observer and reported by The Independent, contain claims from the female employee. She alleged she was “deliberately exposed to naked and sexualised images involving the mayor in the workplace, without my consent, and was laughed at when I was visibly embarrassed”. The employee asserted this was “unwanted conduct of a sexual nature which violated my dignity and created a humiliating, degrading and offensive working environment”. Further documents claim she was “forced out of her job after the incident earlier this year” and lost her position due to her “rejection of unwanted sexual conduct”.

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