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Kathleen Speirs

Glasgow MP Patrick Grady 'sex abuse' investigation dropped by police

An investigation into allegations of sexual assault against Glasgow MP Patrick Grady has been dropped by Metropolitan Police.

Last month officers received reports of alleged sexual assault said to have taken place in October 2016 at a 'commercial premises' in London.

A probe into the claims was launched and police spoke to the alleged victim.

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On Sunday evening Met Police chiefs confirmed that there will be 'no further action at this time'.

Grady, 42, was an SNP MP for Glasgow North.

He suspended his SNP membership amid the investigation and now stands as an independent candidate.

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A Metropolitan Police spokesman told Glasgow Live: "On Wednesday, June 22 police received a third party allegation of sexual assault that is said to have taken place in October 2016 at a commercial premises in Folgate Street, E1.

Officers carried out enquiries including speaking to the alleged victim.

"There will be no further police action at this time."

Glasgow Live contacted Patrick Grady MP for comment.

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