Police have concluded their investigation into Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming’s allegation that her colleague Matthew Guy assaulted her, making the finding “no offence detected”.
Deeming had reported to police on 16 June that Guy, the opposition’s public transport spokesperson, had assaulted her at a Macedonian community event in Sunshine on 23 May.
Sources close to Guy on Thursday said he vehemently denied the allegation and was considering a defamation legal action against Deeming.
In comments to the Age published on Friday, Guy said: “These claims were ridiculous and unsubstantiated, just as the police found”.
In a statement issued on late on Thursday night, police said they had “concluded an investigation following reports of an assault at a function venue on Sommerville Road in Sunshine West on 23 May.”
“It was reported a woman was assaulted by a man at an event,” police said.
“The woman did not require medical attention, and the incident was reported to police on 16 June.
“Following a thorough investigation, it has been determined there was no offence detected.
“Investigators have engaged with the woman who made the report.”
The opposition leader, Jess Wilson, had refused to comment on the allegations while the investigation was under way.
“Like every other Victorian, the parties involved deserve due process, the presumption of innocence and their privacy respected while this is investigated,” Wilson said in a statement on Thursday.
“I remain focused on issues that matter to Victorians and earning their trust so our state can have a fresh start in November.”
She was expected to hold a press conference in Mildura on Friday.
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