Constituent punched by Mike Amesbury in bridge row is seen for first time – after MP said ‘was I not supposed to snap?’

THE constituent punched by Mike Amesbury in a row over a bridge has been seen for first time - after the MP said 'was I not supposed to snap?’. A shocking CCTV clip showed Amesbury hitting Cheshire man Paul Fellows up to six times while he lays on the pavement. Amesbury is said to have told onlookers "Was I not supposed to snap?" following the brawl just after 2.

15am. It is thought the fight broke out after an argument over the closure of a local bridge. Yesterday Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick said Amesbury should not be an MP following the brawl.

Jenrick told the Mail : "Labour said they'd smash the gangs. It looks like they're smashing their constituents instead. Read More UK News "There is no way you can remain an MP if you're beating up constituents after a night out.

" Amesbury claimed he "felt threatened" before the attack at 2.15am on Saturday in his constituency of Runcorn and Helsby, Cheshire . Hours before the brawl, Amesbury posed for snaps with the local police commissioner.

The MP said he was "listening to residents' concerns and ideas for policing and community safety". Most read in The Sun Yesterday it was confirmed he has been suspended as a member of the Labour Party . The move has the automatic effect of suspending the Labour whip in the House of Commons .

Confirming his suspension, A Labour Spokesperson said: “Mike Amesbury MP has been assisting Cheshire Police with their inquiries following an incident on Friday night. "As these inquiries are n.