Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas arrested on suspicion of assault

Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas was arrested on Wednesday by Gloucestershire police on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. Thomas, 43, who previously served as a military police officer, has had the party whip and his membership suspended pending an investigation into the allegations. The Guardian reported on the arrest, which occurred this week. The specific details of the allegations have not been fully disclosed, but the party has taken immediate action to suspend his membership and whip.