The leader of Reform in Wales is to step down, the party has confirmed.

Reform Wales has 34 MSs sitting in Cardiff Bay and has been led by Dan Thomas since February.

In a statement, Mr Thomas said that over the weekend, he was reported to police and released without charge.

He adds: “It has been the honour of my life to have been the leader of Reform Wales and see this party go from zero to 34 elected members and become the largest opposition group in Welsh history. With deep regret, I am now standing down from this position due to personal reasons.

“Over the weekend, I was reported to the police and was released without charge. I stress that I have done nothing wrong, but I do not want the coming headlines to be a distraction from the fantastic work our Senedd team is doing in holding this government to account.

“I will continue to serve my constituents in Casnewydd Islwyn and will fully back whoever the group selects as its next leader.”