Conor McGinn, who was a Labour MP for St Helens North before being suspended in October, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on February 27 to face one count of sexual assault
Former Labour MP Conor McGinn has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2022. The 41 year old from Lambeth, London, is set to face the charges at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on February 27, where he will answer to one count of sexual assault.
Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Jessica Walker stated: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to charge Conor McGinn with one count of sexual assault following a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault in July 2022.”
She added: “Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this charge to court and that it is in the public interest to do so.
“We have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police as they have carried out their investigation into the allegation.
“The Crown Prosecision Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial.
“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
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