Picture caption Jonathan Edwards has been
Jonathan Edwards has been an MP since 2010
An MP has accepted a police warning after an incident the place officers have been known as to his house final month.
Jonathan Edwards, 44, was arrested on 20 Might on suspicion of assault.
In a press release, the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr MP, since suspended by Plaid Cymru, mentioned he was “deeply sorry” and it was “the largest remorse” of his life.
His spouse, Emma, has additionally launched a press release, saying she has “accepted her husband’s apology”.
Mr Edwards has referred himself to Plaid Cymru’s inner disciplinary committee and been suspended from the get together.
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When he was arrested in Might, the get together suspended the whip from Mr Edwards which meant he was successfully sitting as an unbiased MP.
Accepting a warning is an request for forgiveness and particulars can be retained in police information.
Alun Ffred Jones, the chairman of Plaid Cymru, mentioned: “We’re conscious of the non-public assertion made by Mr Edwards, who recognises his actions fall beneath what is anticipated.
“Mr Edwards issued the assertion with the assist of his household and we ask that their privateness is revered.”
‘Deeply sorry’
A private assertion launched on behalf of Jonathan Edwards mentioned: “I’m deeply sorry. It’s by far the largest remorse of my life. I complied absolutely with the police and acted with the very best pursuits of my spouse and youngsters as my main motive all through.”
He added: “My precedence now could be to work with my spouse to make sure as steady a future as doable for our household.”
An announcement on behalf of Emma Edwards mentioned: “I’ve accepted my husband’s apology.
“All through the last decade we have now been collectively he has been a loving and caring husband and father.
“So far as I’m involved the matter is now closed.”
Mr Edwards, an Aberystwyth College graduate, has held the Carmarthen East and Dinefwr seat since 2010. He previously labored as an official for Plaid Cymru and for Citizen Recommendation Cymru.