: Driver in hospital with severe injuries after crash In a video taken by another man in the early hours of Saturday morning showed the MP for Runcorn and Helsby shouting at a man in the street, who is lying on the floor. Mr Amesbury can be heard shouting: "You won't ever threaten me again. You won't ever threaten me again will you?" He then repeats the statement several times before saying "soft f***ing lad" and then walking away, while being jeered by the group of people surrounding the man on the floor. ‌ MailOnline reported that, according to a witness, Mr Amesbury and the man had both been drinking in pubs in Frodsham but didn't know each other. Reportedly, they began rowing in the taxi queue over Labour's plans to means test the winter fuel payment and the closure of the Sutton Weaver swing bridge moments before the brawl. The bridge, which sits on a main artery into the town from the nearby M56 motorway, is set to be closed for 33 days in January and March for vital engineering works. Colin Jones, who runs a bric a brac shop in the town, told the MailOnline: "I've heard they were arguing over the winter fuel allowance and the A56 swing bridge closure. "People aren't very happy about that because it will have a big impact on traffic." ‌ Mr Amesbury said on Saturday that he will “co-operate with any inquiries”, but was “determined to remain an open and accessible MP for our community” after the initial footage circulated online. He said in a statement: “Last night, I was involved in an incident that took place after I felt threatened on the street following an evening out with friends. This morning, I contacted Cheshire Police myself to report what happened during the incident. I will not be making further public comment but will, of course, co-operate with any inquiries if required by Cheshire Police.” Follow Liverpool Echo: