Tory MP Patrick Spencer who was accused of groping breasts of two women at London's Groucho club weeps as he's found not guilty of sexual assault

Published: 16:47, 17 July 2026 | Updated: 16:56, 17 July 2026 A Tory MP wept as he was cleared of sexually assaulting two women at London's exclusive Groucho club today.   Patrick Spencer, the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, was accused of touching the breasts of the women on August 12, 2023 at the private members club. He told a jury his behaviour on the night in question had been 'wildly misjudged' and 'ultimately inappropriate' but insisted he never intended to touch either woman sexually. Giving evidence at Southwark Crown Court, the father-of-two, 38, said he had spent the day watching rugby before arriving late at the Soho private members' club, where he admitted he was drunk but 'not out of control'. He denied deliberately touching either complainant's breasts, while his wife, Anna told jurors he is a 'kind', 'gentle' and 'compassionate' husband.  After seven hours and six minutes of deliberations the jury cleared Spencer of two counts of sexual assault.  He wept in the dock as he was told by Mr Justice Garnham: 'You have been found not guilty on both counts. You are free to go.'  He then embraced his wife and left the court room with her.  Patrick Spencer, the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, was cleared of two counts of sexual assault. In a statement delivered outside of the court, the MP said: 'Our shared nightmare is now over.  'I have always maintained my innocence, and today’s not guilty verdict draws a very long and challenging period in my life to a close.  'I would like to thank the jury, the court, my legal team and most importantly, my incredible wife, children, family, friends and colleagues - whose support has been unwavering throughout. 'I would also like to thank my constituents in Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, many of whom have reached out to offer their reassuring support. 'For the time being, I’m looking forward to getting home to see my kids and getting back to work representing my constituents.' During the trial he was asked by his barrister Eleanor Laws KC whether he had deliberately placed his hands on either woman's breasts, he replied: 'No.' When asked if he had intended to sexually touch anyone, he again answered: 'No.' Anna Spencer (pictured right) described her husband as 'kind', 'gentle' and 'compassionate' Mrs Spencer, a teacher, said she had watched CCTV of the alleged incidents at the club and was fully aware of the allegations against her husband.  She said she had never known him to inappropriately touch, look, or make sexual remarks about 'any woman ever' in 20 years.   'As a husband Patrick is kind, he's gentle, he's compassionate,' she said. 'He's thoughtful, he supports every hobby, phase, whatever it is I choose to do. He makes me feel braver than I really am. 'He is the most wonderful father, they adore him.' Asked to describe his personal qualities, Mrs Spencer replied: 'The first word that comes into my head is kind. He's kind, he's honest.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.