Simon Danczuk facing police investigation
Date published: 04 January 2016
Simon Danczuk leaving his office in Rochdale town centre today
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk is facing an investigation into allegations made against him by his first wife, published at the weekend in the Mail on Sunday.
A Lancashire police spokesperson said: "We can confirm that we have today received a report of a rape against a 49-year-old man.
"Inquiries are ongoing."
Mr Danczuk said: "These claims are malicious, untrue and extremely upsetting.
"The police have not been in touch with me but I will co-operate fully with any inquiries and am confident my name will be promptly cleared."
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