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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Emily Atkinson

Tory MP accused of assault tells court he was ‘trying to be kind’ by talking to boy about sexuality

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A Conservative MP accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy has said he was trying to be “kind” and “helpful” when discussing sexuality with the teenager, who he said appeared “troubled.”

Imran Ahmad Khan, 48, said the boy had become upset and “bolted” from a bedroom when their conversation turned to the topic of pornography.

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