LONDON (AP) — British police say they have charged a British lawmaker with three counts of common assault after a brawl in a House of Commons bar.
Police say Eric Joyce will appear in West London Magistrates Court on March 7. He’s already been suspended from the Labour party until police finish investigating the fracas at the Strangers Bar.
Media reports said Friday that Joyce was heard objecting to the number of Conservative Party members before striking Conservative lawmaker Stuart Andrew. Andrew has not commented, apart from tweets in response to questions, saying “I’m OK.”
The Strangers Bar is one of several watering holes inside the world-famous Parliament buildings. The bar, which offers views of the River Thames, is open to lawmakers and their guests.
