Labour MP accused of assaulting constituent outside chip shop

A Labour MP has been accused of assaulting one of his constituents.

Footage appears to show Labour MP for Runcorn and Helsby Mike Amesbury threatening a man in Frodhsam, Cheshire.

He can be seen standing over the man who is sat on the floor, while saying: ‘You won’t ever threaten me again, will you? You won’t ever threaten me again.’

After others in the footage point out he is the local MP, Mr Amesbury says: ‘Yes I am, and you won’t threaten the MP ever again, will you?’

Cheshire Police 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.’

Labour MP Mike Amesbury will cooperate with police inquiries, the party has said.

The Labour Party said: ‘We are aware of an incident that took place last night.

‘We understand that Mike Amesbury MP approached Cheshire Police to report what happened this morning himself and that he will cooperate with any inquiries they have.’

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