Former Tory MP Mr Neil Hamilton and his wife Christine were arrested today following an allegation of serious sexual assault, police sources said tonight.
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Mr Neil Hamilton with his wife Christine
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The couple attended a London police station by appointment where they were arrested and questioned by officers.
They were released about two hours later but will be further questioned at a later date.
"We deny the allegations absolutely and categorically," said Mr Hamilton on the steps of Barkingside Police station in East London.
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"It is an absolute monstrous fabricatiuon and a lie," said Mr Hamilton's wife, Christine, who was also questioned in relation to an incident alleged to have taken place on May 5th in a North London flat.
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