MP Mike Amesbury has been charged with common assault following an incident in Frodsham, Cheshire, last month.

The charge comes after video emerged of him appearing to punch a man and knock him to the ground.

Cheshire Police said the 55-year-old man will appear before a magistrates’ court at a later date to face the assault charge.

In a statement, police said the charge “relates to reports of an assault on a 45-year-old man in Main Street, Frodsham, which was reported to police at 2.48am on Saturday, October 26.”

Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s special crimes division, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by Cheshire Police, we have authorized a charge of common assault against 55-year-old MP Mike Amesbury.

“The charge arises following an alleged assault in Frodsham, Cheshire, on Saturday 26 October 2024.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the accused are active and that he is entitled to a fair trial.”

Follow Sky News on WhatsApp

Stay up to date with the latest news from the UK and around the world by following Sky News

touch here

In a statement, Amesbury said: “Today I have been summoned to court to face a charge of common assault following an incident in Frodsham last month, which was deeply regrettable.

“I continue to cooperate with police and as this is an ongoing case I cannot comment further.”

Labor suspended Mr Amesbury from the party, so he is now an independent MP for Runcorn and Helsby.