MP will face no charges, say police
Nigel Waterson MP was arrested and held in custody for 13 hours on January 27.
It was alleged he assaulted two teenage children.
A London Metropolitan police spokesman confirmed there would be no charges.
He told the Express: 'No further action will be taken.'
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Hide AdMr Waterson, Eastbourne, Willingdon and East Dean MP, thanked friends and colleagues who supported him.
He said: 'This is a relief but no surprise.
'I had done nothing wrong and assaulted no-one.
'I have not been charged with anything.'
Mr Waterson believed he and his family had been 'victims of heavy-handed policing and gross media intrusion.'
Official complaints are being made to the Metropolitan Police and the Press Complaints Commission.
Mr Waterson added: 'I would ask for no further intrusion into our private family life.
'I shall be making no further comment on these matters.'