Mike Amesbury, MP for Runcorn and Helsby, received a 10-week prison sentence for assaulting Paul Fellows during a night out. The incident, which involved Amesbury punching Fellows multiple times, was captured on CCTV and published online. Following his conviction, Amesbury has been suspended from the Labour Party and could face a byelection if he resigns. The court was surprised by the nature of the sentence, marking a significant moment in Amesbury's political career after winning his seat just 235 days prior.
Amesbury was sentenced to 10 weeks in prison for assaulting Paul Fellows after a night out, shocking the courtroom with the severity of his actions.
After admitting to section 39 assault, Amesbury became a suspended Labour party member, raising concerns about his future as an MP and potential byelection.
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