Cameron Thomas, the Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury, has been arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling and coercive behaviour. The arrest took place on Wednesday, June 17, and was confirmed by Gloucestershire Police on Friday, June 19.
Although the police have not publicly named the individual involved, they stated, “On Wednesday (17 June), a man in his 40s from Tewkesbury was arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. He was interviewed by officers and has since been released on police bail while enquiries continue.”
Following the arrest, Thomas has had the Liberal Democrat party whip suspended and has also been suspended from the party itself pending the outcome of the investigation. The Liberal Democrats issued a statement saying, “Cameron Thomas MP has had the party whip suspended pending the outcome of a police investigation. We are unable to comment further while the police investigation is ongoing.”
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Cameron Thomas was elected as the MP for Tewkesbury in the 2024 general election. Prior to his political career, Thomas served in the Royal Air Force for 23 years. His military service included roles in telecommunications and information technology, followed by duties as a Military Police Officer. His postings spanned numerous locations including Lincolnshire, the West Midlands, Oxfordshire, Cyprus (Western Sovereign Base Area), the Falkland Islands, Iraq, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States.