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Labour MP Mike Amesbury ‘could be CHARGED’ after punching constituent to the ground on a night out
The constituent involved in the incident has spoken out
PROSECUTORS are considering whether to charge Labour MP Mike Amesbury after he punched a constituent.
A CCTV clip showed Amesbury hitting Cheshire man Paul Fellows while he lays on the pavement at 2.15am on Saturday.
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The incident took place in his constituency of Runcorn and Helsby, Cheshire.
Amesbury and the constituent are believed to have clashed over the temporary closure of a local bridge and winter fuel allowance cuts.
Cheshire Police said they submitted a file to the Crown Prosecution Service on Tuesday and await their decision on whether or not to charge the MP, reports.
A spokesman said: “Cheshire Police received reports of an assault in Main Street, Frodsham, at 2.48am on Saturday 26 October.
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“An investigation was immediately undertaken and a 55-year-old man was voluntarily interviewed under caution by police in relation to this incident.
“A file was submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service on Tuesday 29 October for their consideration and we are awaiting their decision.”
Earlier this week The Sun reported how the constituent punched by Amesbury broke his silence.
Mr Fellows, 42, spoke out after being spotted for the first time since the late-night brawl.
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He told : "I have spoken to police but whether I'm going to speak to them again I'd rather keep that to myself."
It comes after Amesbury is said to have told onlookers "Was I not supposed to snap?" following the brawl.
Amesbury previously claimed he "felt threatened" before the attack at 2.15am on Saturday.
Hours before the brawl, Amesbury posed for snaps with the local police commissioner.
The MP said he was "listening to residents' concerns and ideas for policing and community safety".
Labour say they’ll ‘smash gangs’… instead they’re smashing constituents, Tory blasts
OUTRAGE has erupted over shocking footage of Labour MP Mike Amesbury appearing to punch one of his constituents.
A shocking CCTV clip shows Amesbury hitting a man up to six times while he lays on the pavement.
Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick said Amesbury should not be an MP following the brawl.
Jenrick previously told the : "Labour said they'd smash the gangs. It looks like they're smashing their constituents instead.
"There is no way you can remain an MP if you're beating up constituents after a night out."
Amesbury claimed he "felt threatened" before the attack at 2.15am on Saturday in his constituency of Runcorn and Helsby, Cheshire.
It was earlier this week confirmed he has been suspended as a member of the Labour Party.
Confirming his suspension, A Labour Spokesperson said: “Mike Amesbury MP has been assisting Cheshire Police with their inquiries following an incident on Friday night.
"As these inquiries are now ongoing, the Labour Party has administratively suspended Mr Amesbury’s membership of the Labour Party pending an investigation.”
Sir Keir Starmer said the incident was “shocking” and defended Labour’s decision to suspend him.
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Mike Amesbury and Cheshire Police have been contacted for comment.
The CPS confirmed they had received a file from Cheshire Police in relation to an incident in Frodsham on Saturday 26 October.
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