Labour MP Mike Amesbury recently addressed an incident in Cheshire where he stated that he felt threatened and is currently cooperating with the police. The MP for Runcorn and Helsby shared that he felt threatened on the street after spending an evening out with friends on a Friday night. He took the initiative to contact Cheshire Police himself to report the incident and mentioned that he will not be making any further public comments but will fully cooperate with any inquiries if needed.
In a video of the incident, Mr. Amesbury can be seen standing over a man on the ground in Frodsham. He can be heard telling the man that he will never threaten him again and asserts his identity as the MP, emphasizing that the man should not threaten him or any other MP in the future.
Cheshire Police received a call at 2:48 am reporting an assault in Frodsham involving Mr. Amesbury. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and details are still being gathered. A witness named Jono recorded the incident and shared it online. He mentioned that he witnessed an altercation and started recording when he saw the situation escalating. Jono highlighted that the scene was not pleasant to witness, and he decided to record it as it seemed serious. He noted that the MP left the scene shortly after, and he and his companions left once their taxi arrived.
Conservative MP Richard Holden emphasized the importance of allowing the police to conduct a thorough investigation before drawing conclusions. He pointed out that only a few people are aware of what happened before the video was recorded and cautioned against rushing to judgment. The Labour Party has acknowledged the incident, stating that Mr. Amesbury, a Labour MP since 2017, is willing to cooperate with the police inquiries.
It is crucial to wait for the investigation to unfold and for all relevant parties to provide their accounts of the events. Cooperation with law enforcement is essential to ensure a fair and comprehensive understanding of the incident. As more details emerge, it will be important to consider all perspectives involved and allow the authorities to carry out their work diligently.
