Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury arrested on suspicion of controlling behaviour and assault

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19 Jun 2026 • 11:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury arrested on suspicion of controlling behaviour and assault

  • Cameron Thomas, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tewkesbury, was arrested on Wednesday night by Gloucestershire Police.
  • He was arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.
  • Following an interview, Mr Thomas was released on police bail, with inquiries into the allegations made against him currently ongoing.
  • The Liberal Democrats have suspended his party whip and his party membership pending the outcome of the police investigation.
  • Mr Thomas, a former RAF officer, was elected as an MP in the 2024 general election.

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