Gloucestershire police

Gloucestershire police are currently newsworthy due to the arrest of Cameron Thomas, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tewkesbury. The arrest, which occurred on Wednesday night, was made on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. Following the arrest, Thomas has been suspended by the Liberal Democrats, losing both the party whip and his membership. Thomas, who became the MP for Tewkesbury in 2024, has a prior military service background. The police statement regarding the incident was released on Friday. This development places Gloucestershire police in the spotlight as they conduct their investigation into the allegations against a sitting Member of Parliament.