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Conservative MP Patrick Spencer cleared of sexual assault

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Conservative MP Patrick Spencer was found not guilty of sexually assaulting two women at the Groucho Club in London in August 2023. The court heard that Spencer was seen on camera approaching the women from behind and putting his arms around them. He claimed that his intention was to give them a hug. Spencer was elected to Parliament for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich less than a year after the incident.

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Why it matters

MP Patrick Spencer was cleared of sexually assaulting two women at the Groucho Club.

Evidence

Spencer was seen on camera coming up behind two women and putting his arms around them.

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Spencer claimed that he just wanted to give the women a hug.

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  • MP Patrick Spencer was cleared of sexually assaulting two women at the Groucho Club.
  • The incident took place in August 2023, before he was elected to Parliament.

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<p>MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich found not guilty after incident at Groucho Club in London in 2023</p><p>A Conservative MP has been cleared of sexually assaulting two women at the Groucho Club in London after claiming that he just wanted to give them a hug.</p><p>Patrick Spencer was seen on camera coming up behind two women and putting his arms around them at the private members’ club…

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Claims

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Spencer claimed that he just wanted to give the women a hug.

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Conservative MP Patrick Spencer was cleared of sexually assaulting two women.

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Patrick Spencer was elected to the seat of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich less than a year after the incident.

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Spencer was seen on camera coming up behind two women and putting his arms around them.

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