MP Mike Amesbury Admits to Assault, Will Remain Suspended from Labour Party

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Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury has admitted to assaulting a man in Cheshire, an incident captured on CCTV footage that surfaced in late October. The footage shows Amesbury punching 45-year-old Paul Fellows to the ground and then continuing to strike him as members of the public intervened.  

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Amesbury appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court, where he pleaded guilty to assault by beating. Outside the courtroom, the 55-year-old MP expressed deep remorse, calling his actions "highly regrettable" and offering a public apology to Mr. Fellows and his family. “I am sincerely sorry,” he stated.  

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Mike Amesbury said he was “threatened” before the 2:15 a.m. incident on Saturday in his Runcorn and Helsby constituency.

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The altercation occurred in the early hours of October 26 on Main Street in Frodsham. The court heard that Mr. Fellows recognized Amesbury while waiting at a taxi rank and approached him to discuss a local bridge closure. According to prosecutor Alison Storey, the two men initially spoke without raised voices or visible aggression. However, after Mr. Fellows began to walk away, Amesbury re-engaged, shouting and then punching him in the head with enough force to knock him down.  

 

Following the initial strike, Amesbury reportedly hit Mr. Fellows at least five more times while he was on the ground. Witnesses recounted hearing Amesbury say, “You won’t threaten your MP again, will you?”  

 

The incident, reported to police later that day, led to Amesbury being voluntarily interviewed under caution and subsequently charged with common assault on November 7. Amesbury, who has represented his constituency since 2017, was suspended from the Labour Party following the emergence of the footage and currently serves as an independent MP. The Labour Party has confirmed that his suspension will remain in place.  

 

Reform UK has called for Amesbury to resign, arguing that he should "do the honourable thing" and allow a by-election. The Prime Minister's spokesperson declined to comment on whether Amesbury should step down.  

 

Amesbury is scheduled to be sentenced next month. If he receives a prison term or a suspended sentence, he may face losing his seat in the House of Commons under parliamentary rules. Reflecting on the case, Amesbury acknowledged the seriousness of his actions, stating that the incident was "deeply regrettable" and affirming his cooperation with authorities.

 

Based on a report by Sky News 2024-01-17

 

 

[JonnyF]

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

Following the initial strike, Amesbury reportedly hit Mr. Fellows at least five more times while he was on the ground. Witnesses recounted hearing Amesbury say, “You won’t threaten your MP again, will you?”  

 

Typical Labour thug. 

 

I will be interesting to see how long he serves in jail, given the lengthy sentences for the social media posters. 

[Watawattana]

I somehow doubt a wai and few baht will work...

[JonnyF]

2 minutes ago, Watawattana said:

I somehow doubt a wai and few baht will work...

 

He's Labour, so expect a slap on the wrist and a stern talking to from the judge. I'd imagine the judge will then explain what a terrible time he has had, how he was weally weally upset he didn't get into his preferred Uni 30 years ago, followed by a "suspended" sentence, Huw Edwards style. 

 

2 Tier Keir has it all wrapped up.

 

I mean he only punched a constituent to the ground and then laid into them while they were defenseless. It's not like he did something terrible like posted something nasty on social media.  

[PETERTHEEATER]

I hope Rachel from Accounts has done some self-defence training.......