What happened?
Police are investigating after a video surfaced showing Labour MP Mike Amesbury involved in a heated exchange with a man in Frodsham, Cheshire. The clip captures Amesbury shouting, "you'll never threaten me again" at the man lying on the ground.
Amesbury's response
In response to the incident, Mike Amesbury stated that he felt threatened on the street after a night out with friends. He contacted Cheshire Police himself to report the incident and expressed his commitment to cooperating with any inquiries.
Labour Party's statement
The Labour Party acknowledged the incident and confirmed that Mike Amesbury approached Cheshire Police to report the incident. They stated that he will fully cooperate with any investigations.
Police investigation
Cheshire Constabulary confirmed that they are looking into the incident, which was reported as an assault on Main Street in Frodsham. Enquiries are currently ongoing.
