Labour MP Mike Amesbury filmed 'threatening member of public in late-night taxi rank row'

A police investigation has been launched following an incident involving Labour MP Mike Amesbury outside a taxi rank in Cheshire in the early hours of this morning (October 26).

Footage of the aftermath of the incident circulating on social media appears to show a man lying on the ground and Mr Amesbury standing over him, pointing his finger.

The MP is understood to have attended a community safety meeting with police earlier that evening.

He can then be heard to say: "You won't threaten your me again'. He then leans over the man, points his finger at him and repeats: "You won't ever threaten your MP ever again, will you?"

Mr Amesbury, from Wythenshawe, who has been Labour MP for Runcorn since 2017 says he was acting in self defence after being threatened. Cheshire Police have started an inquiry.

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John Roberts, owner of a taxi company in Main Street, Frodsham, said footage he had seen showed a punch being thrown and a man then lying on the ground.

He added the MP had been outside the taxi premises waiting for a taxi when a dispute began. Mr Roberts said: "The police have called at the office to ask for the CCTV of the incident. It happened at 2.18am today... The police said it was a high-profile investigation".

In a statement released this afternoon, Mr Amesbury said: “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