MP pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
Briefly

Patrick Spencer, a Conservative MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault involving two women at London's Groucho Club in August 2023. The incidents reportedly occurred prior to his election in 2024. During his court appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court, Spencer confirmed his identity and was put on unconditional bail. The charges were authorized by the Crown Prosecution Service after a thorough review of evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police, with another hearing scheduled for July 14 at Southwark Crown Court.
"Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service, we have authorized 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."
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