Former council leader charged with sexual assault

The former leader of Melton Borough Council, Pip Alnatt, has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman.

Leicestershire Police confirmed that Philip Allnatt, from Melton Mowbray, was charged with one count of sexual assault today (Friday), in relation to an alleged incident in February 2026.

Former Council Leader Pip Allnatt will appear in court next month. Photo: Melton Borough Council

The 76-year-old also faces a charge of alleged harassment without violence between December 2025 and February 2026, the force added.

Allnatt was elected borough council leader in May 2023 but announced on 2nd April he would be stepping down from the role due to ill health. However he still sits on the council representing the Melton Egerton Ward.

Allnatt is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on 14th September.