Labour MP Mike Amesbury has been accused of “smacking” a constituent to the floor after being “threatened” in a late-night taxi rank row.
Amesbury, who was first elected to the House of Commons in 2017, suggested he responded in an act of self-defence.
Footage of the aftermath of the incident circulated on social media, with Amesbury standing pointing his finger at a man in a fiery tirade.
In the recording, the 55-year-old said: “You won’t ever threaten your MP ever again, will you?”
Labour MP ‘smacked’ constituent to floor after being ‘threatened’ in late-night taxi rank row
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A bystander was heard accusing the Runcover & Helsby MP of “smacking” a constituent to the floor.
Cheshire Police confirmed it received a report of an alleged assault in the early hours of this morning.
A spokesman for the force said: “At 2.48am on Saturday 26 October, police were called to reports of an assault in Frodsham. A caller reported he had been assaulted by a man in Main Street. Enquiries are ongoing.”
Amesbury, who retained his seat with a 14,696 vote lead over Reform UK, is now cooperating with Cheshire Police.
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In a statement, Amesbury said: “Last night, I was involved in an incident that took place after I felt threatened on the street following an evening out with friends.
“This morning, I contacted Cheshire Police myself to report what happened during this incident.
“I will not be making further public comment but will, of course, cooperate with any inquiries if required by Cheshire Police.
“I remain fully committed to working hard for the people of Runcorn & Helsby, and am determined to remain an open and accessible MP for our community.”
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A Labour Party spokesperson added: “We are aware of an incident that took place last night involving Mike Amesbury MP
“We understand that Mr Amesbury approached Cheshire Police to report what happened this morning himself, and that he will cooperate with any inquiries they have.”
Amesbury, who served as Shadow Homelessness Minister, last night revealed he was attending a meeting with the Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner Dan Price.
Local Frodsham Labour councillors were also in attendance as the group listened to concerns from residents about policing and community safety.