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24/07/2014
Tory MP Apologises Over Common Assault Caution
A Conservative MP has apologised for his "inappropriate action" after receiving a police caution for common assault against his former partner.
Former shadow police minister David Ruffley said his partner accepted his apology following the incident in March.
In a statement issued through his lawyers Kingsley Napley, Mr Ruffley said: In March this year, an incident occurred between me and my former partner, resulting in inappropriate action on my part, which I deeply regret, in respect of which I accepted a police caution for common assault.
"Some time later, I telephoned my former partner to apologise. I am pleased to be able to say that she has accepted my apology. I have refrained from making any public statement on this matter as it is a deeply personal matter.
"It is my understanding that my former partner wishes the incident to remain private. I wish to stress that I would never condone domestic violence under any circumstances."
(CD/IT)
Former shadow police minister David Ruffley said his partner accepted his apology following the incident in March.
In a statement issued through his lawyers Kingsley Napley, Mr Ruffley said: In March this year, an incident occurred between me and my former partner, resulting in inappropriate action on my part, which I deeply regret, in respect of which I accepted a police caution for common assault.
"Some time later, I telephoned my former partner to apologise. I am pleased to be able to say that she has accepted my apology. I have refrained from making any public statement on this matter as it is a deeply personal matter.
"It is my understanding that my former partner wishes the incident to remain private. I wish to stress that I would never condone domestic violence under any circumstances."
(CD/IT)
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