SHOCK VID
Moment Labour MP Mike Amesbury sucker-punches constituent & beats him on the pavement as he’s suspended from party
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THIS IS the moment Labour MP Mike Amesbury sucker punched a constituent in the street.
Shocking CCTV footage also shows the 55-year-old politician continuing to try to hit the man up to six times while he lays on the ground.
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However, it's unclear how many strikes connect.
Yesterday, Mr Amesbury claimed he "felt threatened" before the attack at 2.15am on Saturday in his constituency of Runcorn and Helsby, Cheshire.
Mobile phone video showed him shouting "you'll never threaten me again" as the man lay on the ground next to a taxi rank.
Footage shows the MP seemingly throwing the first punch during the incident in Frodsham.
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He appears in animated fashion before letting loose the left hook to the man's head.
The CCTV video also shows the MP - a former member of Sir Keir Starmer's Shadow Cabinet - being held back by bystanders.
It has since been confirmed Mr Amesbury has been suspended as a member of the Labour Party and quizzed by police.
The move has the automatic effect of suspending the Labour whip in the House of Commons.
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Confirming his suspension, A Labour Spokesperson said: “Mike Amesbury MP has been assisting Cheshire Police with their inquiries following an incident on Friday night.
"As these inquiries are now ongoing, the Labour Party has administratively suspended Mr Amesbury’s membership of the Labour Party pending an investigation.”
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "A 55-year-old man has been voluntarily interviewed under caution by police in relation to this incident. He has since been released pending further enquiries."
The first clip emerged the day after Mr Amesbury had posted on X about a meeting with Cheshire's police and crime commissioner and Frodsham councillors, in relation to policing and community safety.
In the initial footage, the MP for Runcorn and Helsby says: “You won’t ever threaten me again will you?
“You won’t ever threaten me again.”
When someone in the background points out Mr Amesbury is the local MP, he says: “Yes I am. You won’t threaten the MP ever again, will you?”
STALKING
Last year, a 56-year-old man was convicted of stalking and harassing Mr Amesbury in his constituency office in a shopping centre in Frodsham in 2022.
Warrington magistrates’ court was told that Stephen Cowell had stared through the office glass, asked guards about the level of security guards and cameras present and followed him to his car, reports .
Mr Amesbury said prior to the release of the punch CCTV today: "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 this incident.
"I will not be making further public comment but will, of course, cooperate 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.”
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The Labour Party said: “We are aware of an incident that took place last night.
"We understand that Mike Amesbury MP approached Cheshire Police to report what happened this morning himself and that he will cooperate with any inquiries they have.”
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