MIKE Amesbury’s court date has been pushed back.

The Runcorn and Helsby MP will appear at Chester Magistrates Court next year having been accused of assault.

Originally scheduled for December 30, 2024, the hearing has now been pushed back to January 16, 2025.

The charge relates to an alleged attack on a 45-year-old man at 2.48am in Frodsham on October 26.

A video, which has been widely shared, appears to show the former Weaver Vale MP repeatedly punching the alleged victim.

The 55-year-old has since been suspended by the Labour Party and currently sits as an independent, having had the whip removed.

Rosemary Ainslie, head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime Division, said: “Following a review of the evidence provided by Cheshire Police, we have authorised a charge of common assault against Mike Amesbury MP, 55.

“The charge follows an alleged assault in Frodsham, Cheshire, on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are 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.”

Mr Amesbury released a statement after being formally charged on Thursday (November 7).

He said: “I have today been summonsed to court to face a charge of common assault following an incident in Frodsham last month, which was deeply regrettable.

“I am continuing to cooperate with police and given this is an ongoing case I cannot comment further.”