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MP Simon Danczuk denies rape allegation made against him | |
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Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk says a historical rape allegation made against him is "malicious, untrue and upsetting". | |
Lancashire Police confirmed the force had received a report of a rape allegation dating back to 2006. | |
A spokesman said: "We are in the very early stages of an investigation and inquiries are ongoing." | |
Mr Danczuk was suspended by the Labour Party after he admitted sending lewd texts to a 17-year-old girl. | |
Responding to the rape allegation claims, he said: "These claims are malicious, untrue and extremely upsetting. | |
"The police have not been in touch with me but I will co-operate fully with any inquiries and am confident my name will be promptly cleared." |