A Conservative MP was today charged with two counts of sexual assault after two alleged incidents involving two women at London‘s exclusive Groucho Club.
Patrick Spencer, 37, who represents Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, attended a voluntary interview at a police station in the capital on March 13.
He has now been charged with two counts of sexual assault, contrary to Section 3(1) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, relating to two alleged incidents in August 2023.
The Metropolitan Police said the Crown Prosecution Service authorised the force to charge Spencer, who will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 16.
The Conservatives have since confirmed that Spencer has been suspended from the party and had the whip withdrawn ‘with immediate effect’.
MailOnline also understands that Spencer was asked not to attend the parliamentary estate by the Chief Whip while police inquiries were ongoing.
Patrick Spencer, the Conservative MP for Central Suffolk & North Ipswich
Frank Ferguson, head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: ‘Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service, we have authorised two counts of sexual assault against Patrick Spencer MP.
‘The charges follow two alleged incidents involving two separate women at the Groucho Club in central London in August 2023.
‘The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are now active and that he has the right to a fair trial.
‘It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.’
And a Metropolitan Police spokesman said: ‘The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man following an investigation by detectives.
‘The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Patrick Spencer, 37, from Suffolk, in connection with an investigation into two sexual assaults, which reportedly occurred at Groucho Club in August 2023.
The Groucho Club on Dean Street in Soho, London (file picture)
‘The charges relate to two separate women. On March 13, 2025, a man attended a voluntary interview at a London police station.
‘Patrick Spencer has since been charged with two counts of sexual assault and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 16.’
A Conservative Party spokesman said: ‘The Conservative Party believes in integrity and high standards. We have taken immediate action.
‘Patrick Spencer MP has been suspended from the Conservative Party, and the whip withdrawn, with immediate effect. The Conservative Party cannot comment further on an ongoing legal case.’
Spencer was first elected to Parliament last year with a majority of 4,290.
