Jonathan Edwards has been a MP since 2010
A lawmaker accepted a police warning after an incident in which officers were called to his home last month.
Jonathan Edwards, 44, was arrested on May 20 on suspicion of assault.
In a statement, Rep. Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, since being suspended by Plaid Cymru, said he was “deeply sorry” and that it was “the biggest regret” of his life.
His wife, Emma, also released a statement, saying that “she accepted her husband’s apology.”
Edwards has referred to Plaid Cymru’s internal disciplinary committee and has been suspended from the game.
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When he was arrested in May, the party suspended Mr. Edwards’ whip, which meant that he was indeed sitting as an independent MP.
Accepting a warning is admitting guilt, and the details will be kept in police records.
Alun Ffred Jones, President of Plaid Cymru, said: “We are aware of the personal statement made by Mr. Edwards, who acknowledges that his actions are below expectations.
“Mr. Edwards released the statement with the support of his family and we ask that his privacy be respected.”
‘I’m deeply sorry’
A personal statement issued on behalf of Jonathan Edwards said: “I am very sorry. It is by far the greatest regret in my life. I fully complied with the police and acted in the best interests of my wife and children as my primary motive in everything. moment. “.
He added: “My priority now is to work with my wife to ensure the most stable future possible for our family.”
A statement on behalf of Emma Edwards said: “I have accepted my husband’s apology.
“Throughout the decade we have been together, he has been a loving and caring husband and father.
“As far as I’m concerned, the matter is now closed.”
Mr. Edwards, a graduate of the University of Aberystwyth, has held the position of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr since 2010. He previously worked as an officer for Plaid Cymru and Citizen Advice Cymru.
