MP Mike Amesbury Calls Man ‘F****g Soft Lad’ After 2am Street Attack
Suspended MP Mike Amesbury faces legal consequences after a late-night street altercation in Frodsham, Cheshire, leading to an assault charge.
Mike Amesbury, Frodsham, Cheshire, Assault, Labour Party
Frodsham: So, there was this wild incident involving MP Mike Amesbury. He got into a bit of a scuffle at 2am and called a guy a ‘f*****g soft lad.’ Not exactly the best look for a politician, right?
It all went down when Amesbury confronted a 45-year-old man named Paul Fellows over a bridge closure. They were both at a taxi rank, and things escalated quickly. The court heard that Amesbury threw at least five punches while Fellows was on the ground. Yikes!
After the footage of the attack came out, Amesbury was suspended from the Labour Party. Now, he’s sitting as an Independent in Parliament. Talk about a fall from grace!
During the court hearing, it was revealed that both men had been drinking. Fellows approached Amesbury to chat about the bridge issue, but it didn’t end well. They were seen talking for a while, but then Amesbury just lost it.
When Fellows turned to leave, Amesbury punched him in the head, knocking him down. Then he followed up with more punches, saying, “You won’t threaten your MP again, will you?” That’s some serious aggression!
Now, Amesbury has pleaded guilty, and he could face jail time. If he gets a sentence of less than a year, he might still lose his seat if enough voters petition for a recall. It’s a messy situation for sure.
The Labour Party has said it’s good that Amesbury is taking responsibility for his actions. They suspended him as soon as the police got involved. It’s a tough lesson for him, and it’s definitely not how you want to make headlines.