Mike Amesbury, a former Labour MP, was sentenced to 10 weeks in jail for assaulting a constituent after a street altercation. During the incident, Amesbury punched Paul Fellows multiple times, demonstrating aggression fueled by alcohol consumption. Following his guilty plea, he was swiftly expelled from his party and is now serving as an independent. At sentencing, Deputy Senior District Judge Tan Ikram emphasized the need for an immediate custodial sentence as both punishment and a deterrent, highlighting the potential consequences of such violent behavior. An attempt for bail pending appeal was categorically denied by the judge.
A deputy senior district judge deemed an immediate custodial sentence essential to serve both as punishment and as a deterrent for former MP Mike Amesbury's assault.
The court highlighted that Mike Amesbury, who assaulted a constituent, was under the influence of alcohol during the incident, raising concerns about public safety.
After receiving his sentence, Mike Amesbury's attorney attempted to secure bail pending an appeal, but the judge firmly refused, citing public safety concerns.
In delivering the sentence, the judge referenced his experience with serious injuries resulting from single punches, underlining the severity of Amesbury's actions.
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