Patrick Spencer, the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is facing two counts of sexual assault after allegedly grabbing two women from behind at London’s Groucho Club in August 2023.

One of the alleged victims testified at Southwark Crown Court that she was shocked when a man persistently engaged her in conversation and insisted she try his cocktails before touching her breasts.She described the man as 'a bit of a pest' and stated she felt invaded by his personal space.Spencer, who lost his Conservative whip after the charges, denies the allegations, claiming he did not touch either woman.The trial continues as CCTV footage is presented to show Spencer allegedly grabbing a woman’s breasts before she pushed him away.The court has heard that Spencer was confronted and asked to leave the club, with CCTV identifying him as the suspect.His barrister argued the footage showed minimal contact, but the victim insisted there was a brief touch.The case highlights ongoing issues of sexual misconduct in public spaces and the legal process surrounding such allegations.