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Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape and banned from Commons
MP arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape, abuse of position of trust and misconducthttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/may/17/tory-mp-arrested-on-suspicion-of-and-banned-from-commons-reports
Boris Johnson’s party has been engulfed in fresh scandal as it emerged a Conservative MP had been arrested on Monday on suspicion of serious sexual offences, including rape. The unnamed man’s arrest on Monday followed a two-year investigation, Metropolitan police said – and related to offences alleged to have been committed between 2002 and 2009.
In a statement, the Met said “a man, aged in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape, abuse of position of trust and misconduct in public office. He remains in custody”.
“The offences are alleged to have occurred in London. An investigation is ongoing, led by officers from Central Specialist Crime.” Westminster sources suggested some of the offences are believed to have taken place in parliament.
The MP’s arrest came as a date was announced for two byelections triggered by the resignation of Conservative MPs. Imran Ahmad Khan, the former MP for Wakefield, was convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy; while former Tiverton MP Neil Parish admitted watching pornography in the House of Commons chamber.
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