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Labour MP Mike Amesbury filmed in heated exchange as assault reported (www.bbc.com)

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A video has emerged appearing to show MP Mike Amesbury shouting and swearing at a man who is lying on the pavement during an apparent disturbance in Cheshire.

The Labour member for Runcorn and Helsby is seen pointing to the man and saying “you won’t threaten the MP ever again, will you?” in the early hours of Saturday in Frodsham town centre.

It is not clear from the footage, which was apparently filmed by an onlooker, what happened in the moments beforehand.

A Cheshire Police spokeswoman said officers were called to reports of an assault and were examining the circumstances.

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Posting on his own Facebook page, the 55-year-old backbencher said: "Last night I was involved in an incident that took place after I felt threatened following an evening out with friends.

"This morning I contacted Cheshire Police myself to report what happened.

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[–] FelixCress@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I have a statement I would like to read.

On Monday night, following a long meeting with the Chancellor, I needed to go to the toilet, so I went to one that I knew would be open at three in the morning on Hampstead Heath. Upon my arrival, I met two men, Carlos and Eduardo, who invited me into their cubicle to talk to them about government policy. Unfortunately, I slipped on the wet floor and became sandwiched between the two men in a position that the arresting officer informed me is known as a spit roast. As far as I'm concerned, that is the end of it.

[–] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 3 points 1 month ago

And now to other news. The Labour member for Runcorn and Helsby has been filmed giving his constituent.... a helping hand to the ground. BOSH! More news at ten, back to you Kate.