LONDON — An MP has been suspended from the U.K.’s governing Labour Party after video footage appeared to show him punching a man repeatedly.
CCTV footage obtained by MailOnline appears to show Amesbury physically attack a member of the public. The man then falls to the ground and is repeatedly punched.
The altercation occurred early Saturday morning. Cheshire Police were called to reports of an attack, and confirmed in a statement that a 55-year-old man had been voluntarily interviewed under caution. He has “since been released pending further inquiries,” the force said.
A Labour spokesperson said Amesbury’s party membership has been “administratively suspended” as the MP assists police with their inquiries.
In a statement released Saturday, Amesbury said: “Last night, I was involved in an incident that took place after I felt threatened on the street following an evening out with friends.”
“This morning, I contacted Cheshire Police myself to report what happened during the incident. I will not be making further public comment but will, of course, co-operate with any inquiries if required by Cheshire Police.
“I remain fully committed to working hard for the people of Runcorn and Helsby, and am determined to remain an open and accessible MP for our community.”
Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden refused to comment on the story when pressed Monday. “There is a police investigation — I think it’s important that that runs its course,” he told Sky News.
Amesbury has been an MP since 2017, first for Weaver Vale and then Runcorn and Helsby since July’s general election. He currently enjoys a majority of nearly 15,000 in his seat, with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK coming second at the election. Farage’s party has called on Amesbury to resign and trigger a by-election.
Member representing Aba North/Aba South federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, has been caught on a viral video assaulting a Bolt driver sent to deliver a parcel in his Abuja residence.
The first-time lawmaker elected on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) was also heard on the video threatening he can make the driver disappear in the whole of Nigeria and nothing will happen.
He told the driver he was a Senator of the Republic threatenening to deal with the driver, after slapping him three times, saying he will not pay for the service for disrespecting him.
As of the time of filing this report, he was yet to respond to a WhatsApp message The Nation sent to his mobile. The spokesman of the House was also yet to respond.
Below is a full transcript of the what transpired below the lawmaker and the driver:Hon. Alex: Do you know where you are? Do you know who I am? So, you think I will give you my money with the way you have spoken to me?
