Indecent Assault Arrest
In December 2010, it was announced by the Hampshire Police that Hancock would not face charges over claims of indecent assault which had led to Hancock's arrest on 12 October 2010 and release on bail until January 2011. The case related to allegations that he had made sexual advances to a vulnerable constituent after she had contacted him seeking assistance with noisy neighbours.
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