Pic: Steven Woolfe in Hospital
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Ukip’s Steven Woolfe has been discharged from hospital after a bust-up with another of the party’s MEPs.
The North West England representative has claimed his colleague Mike Hookem "came at him" in a scuffle outside a meeting in Strasbourg.
Mr Woolfe was taken to hospital with a suspected head injury after suffering from seizures and collapsing later that day.
A party spokesman said: "Steven Woolfe has today been discharged from hospital in Strasbourg. He is focused on continuing his recovery and will not be making any further statements today."
Mr Hookem has denied punching Mr Woolfe and posted a photograph of his hands on Twitter to show there were no bruises.
The move came after Mr Woolfe issued a statement saying medical examinations suggested the bruising on his face was caused by more than just a fall or seizure.
An internal Ukip probe is to investigate the incident, with some senior figures saying it should bar leadership front-runner Mr Woolfe from continuing in the race to head the party.
Mr Hookem, the MEP for Yorkshire and Humber, said: "I never touched him, never hit him, never punched him, never slapped him or anything else I've been accused of doing."
The MEP for Yorkshire and Humber said he standing by his version of events and seeking legal advice, according to Sky News.
His account is at odds with North West England MEP Mr Woolfe, who told the Daily Mail Mr Hookem "came at me and landed a blow" and that he fell back and hit the door frame.
European Parliament president Martin Schultz announced that he was launching an investigation into the conduct of the two MEPs, which could see them suspended from voting and their expenses cut.
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