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British MP Mike Amesbury Charged with Assault Following Street Incident

Labour MP Mike Amesbury faces common assault charges after allegedly attacking a man in Cheshire, with video evidence prompting legal action.

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Mike Amesbury, the Labour MP for Runcorn and Helsby, has been charged with common assault after a video surfaced showing him punching a man during a street altercation. The incident, which occurred on October 26 in Frodsham, led to Amesbury's suspension from the Labour Party. He will appear in magistrates court at a later date to face the charge. The Crown Prosecution Service has emphasized the importance of a fair trial, advising against any prejudicial commentary on the case.

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