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Sexual assault trial of MP Patrick Spencer hears testimony from accusers
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Sexual assault trial of MP Patrick Spencer hears testimony from accusers
A woman told Southwark Crown Court that Spencer touched her breasts without consent and described him as "a bit of a pest".
- One accuser testified that Spencer came up behind her, placed his hands on her breasts after persistently asking her to drink.
- The second accuser said she "froze" when Spencer cupped her breasts and that his hands were forceful.
- Spencer denies two counts of sexual assault; his defence counsel questioned the women on the speed and manner of the contact.
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