We learnt yesterday that Andrew Pelling will not face charges from the policy after he had been accused of assaulting his wife. A Metropolitan Police Officer said:
"A 48-year-old man from Croydon who was arrested on September 18 in connection with allegations of assault has been released from police bail with no further action. A thorough investigation was carried out by the community safety unit at Croydon. A report was sent to the Crown Prosecution Service, as is routine, and the CPS has taken the decision not to press charges."
This morning's News of the World reports, however, that Mr Pelling remains suspended by the Conservative Party. Tory Chief Whip Patrick McCloughlin has to complete his own separate enquiry before Mr Pelling can be readmitted to the parliamentary party.
