London, Oct 28 (AP) A member of the British Parliament was suspended by the Labour Party after a video appeared to show him punching and knocking a man to the ground.

Mike Amesbury, 55, from Runcorn and Helsby in northwest England, was suspended pending an investigation into the incident that took place early Saturday morning.

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Surveillance footage obtained by the Mail Online appeared to show Amesbury punch a man in the face on a sidewalk and knock him into the street. He then continued to hit the man while he was down as others shouted for him to stop.

Amesbury had issued a statement Saturday that said he had contacted authorities and would cooperate with any investigation. Cheshire police said they were investigating a reported assault on Main Street in Frodsham.

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“Last night, I was involved in an incident that took place after I felt threatened on the street following an evening out with friends,” Amesbury said.

Video had surfaced Saturday on social media that appeared to show Amesbury berating a man in the street. Pointing his finger at the man, Amesbury yelled: “You won't ever threaten me again, will you?”

Amesbury had said on social media on Friday that he was attending a local meeting about policing and community safety.

Last year, a 56-year-old man was convicted of stalking Amesbury at his constituency office in Frodsham. (AP)

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