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Former Liberal leader Matthew Guy denies assaulting MP Moira Deeming
Key takeaways
- Former Victorian Liberal party leader Matthew Guy is considering legal action after being accused of assault by fellow MP Moira Deeming.
- Victoria Police say an investigation is ongoing into the alleged assault, which Mrs Deeming says occurred at a community event in Melbourne's west on May 23.
- Both Mr Guy and Mrs Deeming have declined to comment on the allegation.
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Former Victorian Liberal party leader Matthew Guy is considering legal action after being accused of assault by fellow MP Moira Deeming.
Victoria Police say an investigation is ongoing into the alleged assault, which Mrs Deeming says occurred at a community event in Melbourne's west on May 23.
Both Mr Guy and Mrs Deeming have declined to comment on the allegation.
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