In a shocking incident involving Labour MP Mike Amesbury, video evidence has led to his suspension as investigations unfold.
Labour MP Mike Amesbury Suspended Following Violent Altercation Caught on Video
Labour MP Mike Amesbury Suspended Following Violent Altercation Caught on Video
A Labour lawmaker faces scrutiny after video footage shows him attacking a man in a street confrontation.
Following the emergence of alarming video footage over the weekend, British Labour lawmaker Mike Amesbury has been suspended amid serious allegations of violence. The videos, which captured the incident in Frodsham, a town in northern England on Friday night, depict Amesbury throwing punches at a man and delivering several blows to him while he lay on the ground.
In one clip, Amesbury can be heard yelling, “You won’t ever threaten the M.P. again,” indicating a confrontation that escalated to physical aggression. The videos were circulated widely and brought to the attention of various British news outlets, including the BBC.
In response to the incident, a spokesperson for the Labour Party confirmed that Amesbury, who is 55, has been cooperating with Cheshire police and has been administratively suspended from the party pending an internal investigation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer remarked on the footage, labeling it as “shocking,” and explained that the party acted swiftly to suspend Amesbury’s membership while acknowledging the ongoing police investigations.
Cheshire Constabulary stated that a 55-year-old man has voluntarily been interviewed regarding the incident and has been released under caution while further inquiries are conducted. In a statement, Amesbury acknowledged his involvement in the altercation, explaining that it occurred after he felt threatened during an outing with friends. He also confirmed he had reported the incident to the police and pledged his cooperation with the investigation but declined to make further comments, expressing his intention to continue serving in Parliament.
In one clip, Amesbury can be heard yelling, “You won’t ever threaten the M.P. again,” indicating a confrontation that escalated to physical aggression. The videos were circulated widely and brought to the attention of various British news outlets, including the BBC.
In response to the incident, a spokesperson for the Labour Party confirmed that Amesbury, who is 55, has been cooperating with Cheshire police and has been administratively suspended from the party pending an internal investigation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer remarked on the footage, labeling it as “shocking,” and explained that the party acted swiftly to suspend Amesbury’s membership while acknowledging the ongoing police investigations.
Cheshire Constabulary stated that a 55-year-old man has voluntarily been interviewed regarding the incident and has been released under caution while further inquiries are conducted. In a statement, Amesbury acknowledged his involvement in the altercation, explaining that it occurred after he felt threatened during an outing with friends. He also confirmed he had reported the incident to the police and pledged his cooperation with the investigation but declined to make further comments, expressing his intention to continue serving in Parliament.
