Overview
- Gloucestershire Police say a man in his 40s from Tewkesbury was arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault and was interviewed before being released on police bail in an inquiry that began on Wednesday.
- The Liberal Democrats have suspended the parliamentary whip and have reportedly suspended the MP’s party membership pending the outcome of the police enquiries.
- Several media outlets identify the arrested person as Cameron Thomas, the MP for Tewkesbury elected in 2024, but the police statement did not name the individual.
- Thomas is a former Royal Air Force serviceman who spent 23 years in the RAF and has recently been active in local events and social media posts that have circulated in recent coverage.
- No charges or court proceedings have been reported and enquiries are ongoing, a development that could shape whether the MP returns to the party or faces formal legal action and will affect local representation in the near term.