A member of the UK Conservative Party (the Tory party) has reportedly been arrested and accused of rape and sexual assault.
Tory MP Rape Arrest Details
Tory MP Arrested For Sexual Assault. “Scotland Yard confirmed in a statement that a man aged in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape, abuse of position of trust and misconduct in public office. The individual remains in custody and the investigation into the alleged offences, which took place between 2002 and 2009, is ongoing.” [Sky News]
Scotland Yard: Alleged Assaults Happened Over 7 Year Period. “The unnamed politician remains in custody relating to allegations of sexual offences between 2002 and 2009, Scotland Yard has confirmed. The MP has been asked not to attend Parliament while the police probe is ongoing – and could face suspension from the Conservative party.” [Mirror]
Scotland Yard Received Report Of Allegations In 2020. “They first received a report of the allegations in January 2020 and have conducted a two-year probe into the claims. The unnamed MP faces suspension from the party while detectives from the Central Specialist Crime unit investigate. ” [The Sun]
Police: Alleged Crimes Occurred In London. “A Met Police spokesman would not confirm the identity of the man or if he was an MP, but published a statement, saying: “In January 2020, the Met received a report relating to alleged sexual offences having been committed between 2002 and 2009. “The offences are alleged to have occurred in London.”” [BBC]
MP Asked To Stay Away From Parliament. “The Tory whips office has said that a Conservative MP has now been asked to stay away from Parliament amid an investigation. A Conservative whips office spokeswoman said: ‘The Chief Whip has asked that the MP concerned does not attend the Parliamentary Estate while an investigation is ongoing.” [Daily Mail]
Mark Francois Name Trends After Allegation. The name of conservative MP Mark Francois trended on social media after the arrest became public.
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