Well, pee is something even a superman can't resist, leave alone a councillor. Jackie Burns, South Lanarkshire Council's deputy leader, was literally caught with his pants down after he was spotted easing himself in Hamilton town centre. Police issued him with a £40 fixed penalty notice.
Burns said: “I was in a taxi rank at the Bottom Cross in Hamilton and needed the toilet. I went down a lane to relieve myself and was approached by police, who gave me a £40 fine which I have duly paid. I am embarrassed by the incident and have apologised.”
Ironically, the councillor had overseen the closure of his local public toilets. The incident happened last Saturday.
