Victorian Liberal MP Matthew Guy denies accusation he assaulted Moira Deeming in incident allegedly captured by CCTV

Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to Guy say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal action

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Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has accused her colleague Matthew Guy of assaulting her at a community event, throwing the party into turmoil just five months out from the state election.

Sources close to Guy, the opposition’s public transport spokesperson, said he vehemently denies the allegation and is considering a defamation legal action against his colleague.
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