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Suffolk MP Patrick Spencer MP charged with two sex assaults Suffolk MP Patrick Spencer MP charged with two sex assaults
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An MP has been charged with two counts of sexual assault that allegedly happened at London's Groucho club, the Metropolitan Police have said. Patrick Spencer will appear in a court next month
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer is accused of the attacks, which were said to have happened in August 2023. An MP has been charged with two counts of sexual assault that allegedly happened at London's Groucho Club, the Metropolitan Police have said.
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Conservative MP Patrick Spencer is accused of the attacks, which were said to have happened in August 2023.
The 37-year-old will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 16 June.The 37-year-old will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 16 June.
In a statement, the force said it had issued the charges related to two women.In a statement, the force said it had issued the charges related to two women.
The Met Police said: "On 13 March 2025, a man attended a voluntary interview at a London police station." The Met Police said: "On 13 March 2025, a man attended a voluntary interview at a London police station.
"Patrick Spencer has since been charged with two counts of sexual assault and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday, 16 June."
On his website, Spencer says he lives in Suffolk with his family.
He was not an MP at the time of the attack, having been elected to parliament in July 2024.
Frank Ferguson, head of the CPS special crime and counter terrorism division, said: "Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service, we have authorised two counts of sexual assault against Patrick Spencer MP.
"The charges follow two alleged incidents involving two separate women at the Groucho Club in central London in August 2023.
"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are now active and that he has the right to a fair trial.
"It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."
A Conservative Party spokesman confirmed Spencer had been suspended.
He said in statement the party "believes in integrity and high standards".
"We have taken immediate action. Patrick Spencer MP has been suspended from the Conservative Party, and the whip withdrawn, with immediate effect.
"The Conservative Party cannot comment further on an ongoing legal case."
It is understood that Spencer was asked not to attend the parliamentary estate by the Tories' chief whip while police carried out their investigation.
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