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UK police drop rape investigation into MP
LONDON, Dec 13, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – British police said Sunday they had
dropped an investigation into a Conservative member of parliament who was
arrested in August on suspicion of rape.
The unidentified MP has been staying away from the House of Commons since
he was arrested and bailed, but the ruling Conservatives had declined to
suspend him, stressing it was right to wait and see whether he was charged.
“Following a thorough investigation, and based on all evidence made
available to officers, the decision was taken that the case did not meet the
evidential test and no further action will be taken,” a Metropolitan Police
spokeswoman said.
“The complainant has been made aware of the decision.”
The alleged victim intends to appeal against the decision, the Sunday Times
reported.
London’s Metropolitan Police received allegations of sexual offences and
assault relating to four incidents at addresses in London, including in
Westminster, in late July.
The investigation came after former Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke was
convicted in a separate case of sexually assaulting two women, one of whom
was a parliamentary worker.
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