Toronto mayor seeks help as fresh video surfaces

Toronto mayor Rob Ford has taken an immediate leave of absence to seek help for alcohol abuse as a report surfaced about a second video of him smoking what appears to be crack cocaine.

Mr Ford said he would also take leave from his campaign for re-election. One of his rivals called on the mayor to resign.

Mr Ford said in statement: “I have a problem with alcohol, and the choices I have made while under the influence. I have struggled with this for some time.