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The Guardian
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with two counts of sexual assault
Conservative MP Patrick Spencer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault allegedly carried out at central London's Groucho club. The Crown Prosecution Service said on Tuesday that Spencer, the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, had been charged over two alleged incidents at the Soho private members' club in August 2023. Frank Ferguson, the head of the CPS special crime and counter-terrorism division, said the allegations involved two separate women. Spencer, 37, will appear at Westminster magistrates court on 16 June. Ferguson added: '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.' Spencer was first elected to parliament last year with a majority of 4,290. More details soon …
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Suffolk MP Patrick Spencer MP charged with two sex attacks
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault which allegedly happened at London's Groucho Club in August 2023, the Metropolitan Police said. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
News.com.au
09-05-2025
- News.com.au
Man accused of supplying drugs, committing offences against 14yo
A 40-year-old North Ipswich man has been charged with 30 offences following an investigation by the Inala Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) into the alleged supply of drugs and other serious offences involving a teenage girl. Police allege the man met the 14-year-old victim online and, over a nine-month period, supplied her with methylamphetamine and committed multiple offences against her. He was arrested on May 7 and is facing 30 charges – eight counts each of supply dangerous drugs to minor under 16 and engage in penile intercourse with a child under 16, seven counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16, four counts of making child exploitation material, and one count each of using internet to procure children under 16, supply dangerous drugs and conspiracy to defile. He is expected to appear before the Richlands Magistrates Court on May 14. Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Joshua Brewer praised the alleged victim for her courage. 'I commend the victim-survivor for her significant bravery in coming forward and helping police hold the alleged perpetrator to account,' Sergeant Brewer said. 'If there is anyone else out there who has experienced offending of this nature, I want to reassure you that what has happened to you is not your fault and you are not alone. 'We are here, ready to listen to any victim-survivor. Our officers can help connect you to support services.' 'Offences of this nature are reprehensible, and the service is committed to pursuing all investigative avenues to protect victim-survivors and hold offenders to account.'
