Lauren Boebert: Police look into apparent Colorado restaurant row - BBC News

The US Republican denies punching her ex-husband at a restaurant, as police confirm investigation.

3 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, European Press AgencyBy Tom GeogheganBBC NewsPolice are investigating an apparent altercation between Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband at a Colorado restaurant.

Silt Police Chief Mike Kite confirmed to CBS News that an "active investigation" was under way but no further information was provided.

It is unclear what happened but Ms Boebert said: "I didn't punch Jayson in the face and no-one was arrested."

She and Jayson Boebert divorced last year.

In her statement released on Sunday, she added that she was consulting a lawyer about false claims being made against her.

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