MP Mike Amesbury charged with common assault after incident in Cheshire street

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MP Mike Amesbury has been charged with common assault following an incident in Frodsham, Cheshire last month

Cheshire Police said the 55 year old will appear in a magistrates court later today to face the assault charge.

In a statement, police said the charge “relates to reports of an assault on a 45-year-old man on Main Street, Frodsham, which was reported to police at 2.48am on Saturday 26 October”.

Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s special crime division, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by Cheshire Police, we have authorised a charge of common assault against Mike Amesbury MP, 55.

“The charge follows an alleged assault in Frodsham, Cheshire, on Saturday, 26 October 2024.

“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.”

Labour have suspended Mr Amesbury, who represents Runcorn and Helsby.

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