MP Mike Amesbury Faces Common Assault Charge After Incident in Cheshire

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Mike Amesbury, the Member of Parliament formerly affiliated with the Labour Party, is facing a charge of common assault following an incident last month in Frodsham, Cheshire. Amesbury, who now serves as the independent MP for Runcorn and Helsby, was suspended from the Labour Party pending the outcome of the legal proceedings.

BREAKING: MP Mike Amesbury has released a statement after being charged with common assault following an incident in Frodsham, Cheshire, last month. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3

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The charge was filed after a video surfaced showing Amesbury allegedly punching a man, leading to the other individual being knocked to the ground. Following this evidence, Cheshire Police confirmed that Amesbury, aged 55, has been charged and will appear in magistrates court at a later date.

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In a formal statement, Cheshire Police detailed the incident, noting that it "relates to reports of an assault on a 45-year-old man on Main Street, Frodsham, which was reported to police at 2.48 am on Saturday, 26 October." The specifics of the alleged assault have not been disclosed beyond the mention of video evidence.

 

Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Crown Prosecution Service's special crime division, commented on the decision to proceed with the charge. "Following a review of the evidence provided by Cheshire Police, we have authorised a charge of common assault against Mike Amesbury MP, 55," she stated. "The charge follows an alleged assault in Frodsham, Cheshire, on Saturday, 26 October 2024." She further added, "The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial."

 

Amesbury himself addressed the situation briefly, expressing regret for the incident but withholding further comments due to the ongoing nature of the case. "I have today been summonsed to court to face a charge of common assault following an incident in Frodsham last month, which was deeply regrettable," he stated. "I am continuing to cooperate with police, and given this is an ongoing case, I cannot comment further."

 

Since the incident, Labour suspended Amesbury from the party, resulting in his current position as an independent MP for the Runcorn and Helsby constituency. The suspension underscores the party's stance on legal matters involving its members, emphasizing accountability and due process.

Amesbury's upcoming court appearance is expected to bring more clarity to the situation as both legal representatives and Amesbury himself prepare to address the charge formally in court.

 

Based on a report by Sky News 2024-11-08

 

 

 

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Good, otherwise it's just further evidence of two tier Kier