Cheshire MP 'will cooperate' with police after reports of alleged assault

MP denies wrongdoing after reports of alleged assault

Cheshire MP Fiona Bruce has said she will cooperate with police after reports of an alleged assault. The Conservative MP for Congleton was reportedly involved in an incident at a constituency event on Friday evening. A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "We are aware of an incident that took place at a constituency event in Congleton on Friday evening and we are currently investigating the circumstances."

Bruce has denied any wrongdoing

In a statement, Bruce said: "I am aware of the reports and I am cooperating fully with the police investigation. I would like to make clear that I deny any wrongdoing and I am confident that my innocence will be proven." Bruce has been the MP for Congleton since 2010. She is a former journalist and broadcaster. She is married to the former BBC presenter Andrew Neil.