The Cornwall councillor at the centre of an ongoing storm over euthanising disabled children, has said his latest comments were taken out of context, adding, "I don't know what I am doing".

Spoken too on his doorstep by the BBC, Colin Brewer, who first courted controversy when he said disabled children should be put down as they cost Cornwall too much, said he wished he had "not spoken to anyone at all".

In the latest storm, which has propted a police probe and condemnation from fellow councillors, it was claimed by specialist publication DNS, that during an interview, Brewer "repeatedly indicated that he believed there was a good argument for killing some disabled babies with high support needs, because of the cost of providing them with services".

However Mr Brewer now says these statements were taken out of context. His previous statements, which sparked a grovelling apology and his resignation, were blamed on wanting to spark a debate.

Mr Brewer told the BBC: “I didn't intend to offend anyone and people will know that I am really a good man and I was just indicating an example of what happened in the past. I have always said I am a Christian and I believe in the sanctity of all life.

Despite telling the BBC that "I don't know what I am doing", Mr Brewer still holds a council seat for Wadebridge. There have been widespread calls, and a public protest, calling for his resignation, again.

The BBC report thhat Mr Brewer said: "Please let me move forward. This is holding everything back. I don't know what I am doing, I am on medication and I just want to rest. Let me get out of this please. I wish I hadn't spoken to anyone at all."

A second protest calling for his resignation will be held on May 24 outside County Hall in Truro.