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UK MP Mike Amesbury Admits to Assault in Cheshire Incident

UK MP Mike Amesbury Admits to Assault in Cheshire Incident

Labour MP pleads guilty following the emergence of a video showing an altercation with a constituent
In a shocking turn of events, British Member of Parliament Mike Amesbury, who represents the Runcorn and Helsby constituency, has admitted to an assault by beating.

The admission came at Chester Magistrates' Court, where Amesbury pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting 45-year-old Paul Fellows, following the emergence of a video capturing the incident in his Cheshire constituency.

The altercation, which unfolded in the early hours of the morning on 26 October of the previous year, was recorded and subsequently circulated on social media.

In the footage, Amesbury can be seen knocking Fellows to the ground, subsequently following him and landing further blows.

The confrontation appeared to escalate after a verbal exchange, with Amesbury reportedly shouting, "You won't threaten the MP ever again, will you?" What remains unclear from the video is the series of events that led to the physical altercation.

Prosecuting, Alison Storey told the court that the victim, Paul Fellows, had encountered Amesbury at a taxi rank in Frodsham town centre.

Both individuals were reported to be alone and had been consuming alcohol.

Fellows initiated a conversation about a local bridge closure, an issue of concern within the community.

According to Storey, the CCTV footage initially captured an interaction that appeared calm, without raised voices or aggression.

However, the mood shifted when Amesbury re-engaged with Fellows after he began walking away.

The court heard that Amesbury shouted "what" several times before things turned violent, with Amesbury delivering a punch to Fellows' head, causing him to fall to the ground.

Amesbury then continued his assault on the ground.

Amesbury, aged 55, who was initially elected as a Labour MP in 2017, now sits as an independent after being suspended by the Labour Party in light of the incident.

Prior to serving as an MP, he was a local councillor in Manchester and held the role of a shadow minister between 2018 and 2024.

The case was presided over by District Judge Tanveer Ikram, who highlighted the seriousness of the offence, noting that while the assault started with a single punch, the subsequent attacks on the ground represented an aggravating factor.

He indicated that the sentencing could range from high-level community service to a prison sentence, adding that all options remain open.

Speaking in his defence, Richard Derby described the assault as a "momentary incident," suggesting that Amesbury misinterpreted the intentions behind Fellows' comments.

Derby cited security concerns faced by MPs, including threats, as a potential context for Amesbury's overreaction.

Following the proceedings, Amesbury expressed remorse, publicly apologizing to Fellows and his family.

He described the incident as "highly regrettable," and reiterated his commitment to facing the consequences for his actions.

The incident and subsequent admission have had significant political ramifications.

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer described the footage as "shocking," praising the swift action taken by the party.

A Labour spokesperson concurred, emphasizing the appropriateness of Amesbury taking responsibility for his actions.

As it stands, Amesbury's political future remains uncertain.

For a recall petition to be initiated in his constituency, Amesbury would need to receive a prison sentence, including a suspended sentence, or face suspension from the House of Commons for over ten sitting days.

His resignation could similarly trigger a by-election.

Amesbury is slated to return to court for sentencing on 24 February, where the consequences of this unexpected incident will become clearer.
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