The former Manchester councillor says he 'felt threatened on the street' prior to the incident

The 55-year-old has said he will 'co-operate with any inquiries' police have as officers probe reports of an alleged assault involving the backbencher.

Enquiries are ongoing

Police say officers were called to reports of an assault and they were examining the circumstances.

Labour MP Mike Amesbury says he is cooperating with police investigating reports of an assault involving the backbencher.

"You won't threaten your MP again"

Mike Amesbury, MP for Runcorn and Helsby, said he was involved in an incident where he "threatened on the street following an evening out with friends".

The clip shows former shadow minister Mike Amesbury standing over a man laid out on the pavement, pointing at him and shouting: "You won’t ever threaten me again"