An MP is demanding reassurance from police and Bradford Council that electoral law was not broken in the local elections - amid claims voters were being intimidated.

Keighley Labour MP Ann Cryer has written to Council chief executive Tony Reeves and police about the conduct of Keighley Conservatives fighting the Keighley Central ward seat.

Mrs Cryer has tabled a commons motions accusing the Tory candidate Zafar Ali of using "tactics of intimidation, treating and discriminatory propaganda" to secure victory.

She said free curries were being given to people - which she believes is considered "treating" voters. She said: "People were saying Vote for your Muslim brother.' That is discrimination.

"People felt intimidated and we have had calls from people who said they did not go and vote because of it.

"There were large groups of about 50 men on the side of the road when people were entering the polling station.

"The local authority are guardians of democracy and something should have been done to stop this. I am horrified such behaviour should go on in my constituency."

Mrs Cryer said if she is told by the police no breach was made she will speak to ministers to urge the Government to tighten electoral law.

She said the Council had advised her the situation was "within electoral law."

Coun Ali, who was elected with a 1,000 majority, said he was disgusted' such allegations had been made and accused Labour of being bitter. He said: "The Labour candidate is not accepting defeat.

"I gave instructions to my colleagues to co-operate with everyone and not to intimidate anyone. We did not give curry to people.

"We carried out our campaign talking to people door to door with leaflets talking about policy. My record shows that I am against discrimination and want to bridge the gap and be united.

"There was no intimidation. I want to work with everyone, regardless of creed, colour or religion."

Coun Ali denied asking voters to support their Muslim brother'.

A Council spokesman said: "We have not seen any letter of complaint as yet and we will not be making any comment until we have seen such a letter."

Police said they had received a formal complaint concerning an election result in Keighley. A spokesman said: "Officers from Keighley Police Station are currently in consultation with the democratic services department at Bradford Council and are making enquiries into the allegation."