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Police say they still need more time to investigate rape-accused Tory MP

The Conservative Party has given the MP the green light to stand for re-election despite the ongoing investigation

Police say they still need more time to investigate rape-accused Tory MP
Police are seeking to extend bail for the Conservative MP. | Travelpix Ltd
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Police say they need more time to investigate a Conservative MP who was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault over a year ago.

The MP, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in May 2022 on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape and other related offences.

He has been bailed four times since his arrest, but police are now seeking to extend his bail for a fifth time.