Posting on his own Facebook page on Saturday, the backbencher said: “Last night I was involved in an incident that took place after I felt threatened following an evening out with friends.
“This morning I contacted Cheshire Police myself to report what happened.
“I will not be making any further public comment but will of course cooperate with any inquiries if required by Cheshire Police.”
In a statement issued before the Daily Mail footage emerged, Cheshire Police had said they were “called to reports of an assault in Frodsham” at 02:48 BST on Saturday 26 October.
“A caller reported he had been assaulted by a man in Main Street. Enquiries are ongoing,” the police added.
In footage obtained by the Daily Mail, the Runcorn and Helsby MP is apparently seen continuing to hit the man as he lies in the street.
A different video, posted on X, purported to show Amesbury shouting and swearing at the man lying in the street in Frodsham, Cheshire.
In the initial clip, Amesbury can be heard shouting: “You won’t threaten the MP ever again, will you?”
