The detective withdrew the inquiry after speaking with the alleged victim (Image: PA)

Scotland Yard has withdrawn its investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against former SNP MP Patrick Grady, saying “no further action can be taken”.

The detective said he made the decision after discussing it with the alleged victim.

The former boss resigned after police began investigating a 19-year-old worker at an East London pub in 2016.

According to congressional oversight reports, Mr. Grady was alone with staff when he had sexual desire under the influence of alcohol and thought he was “welcome.”

The guards added that he touched the teen’s neck, hair and back, but “stopped” when “it became clear his actions were not welcome.”

He told the House of Commons “deeply sorry” after it was revealed that Mr Grady had misbehaved.

A Met spokesperson said:

“Police officers conducted an investigation, including a conversation with the alleged victim.

SNP MP Patrick Grade won North Glasgow in the general election. The SNP has won all seven constituencies in Glasgow and 48 seats in Scotland. SNP celebrate victory in the SEC General Election in Glasgow, Scotland, UK-December 13, 2019 Mandatory Credit: Photo by Duncan Bryceland/Shutterstock (10504707l)

The former SNPMP resigned and is now independent (Image: Shutterstock)

An undated handout photo issued by the British Parliament to Patrick Grady. Scotland Yard has completed an investigation into sexual harassment of parliamentarians. The Metropolitan Police Department said on Sunday that no further action was taken against the North Glasgow MP after police spoke to the alleged victim. The former SNP floor leader resigned from his party after police began investigating the case at a pub in East London in 2016. Release date: July 3, 2022 (Sunday) PA Photo. See PA Story POLITICS Grady. Photo credits look like this: Chris McAndrew / UK Parliament / PA Wire Editor's Note: This handout photo may only be used for editorial purposes to explain the events, objects, people or facts contained in the captions of the Photo. Reuse of images may require additional permission from the copyright owner.

Critics blamed SNP’s response to sexual harassment claims (Image: PA)

“At this point, there is no further police action.”

Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon stressed that the party’s case was mishandled because the victims felt unsupported.

Critics have called on Ian Blackford, the leader of SNP Westminster, to step down from handling the case.

In the leaked video, Blackford was heard telling the MP to gather around Mr Grady, saying he was looking forward to “Patrick’s return”.

As a result, Scottish Conservative President Craig Hoy accused SNP leaders of “treating ordinary MPs more sympathetically than victims of sexual harassment”.

“The leader should be ashamed of how he handled this scandal,” he added.

Alex Cole-Hamilton, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democratic Party, said:

“He gave victim Patrick Grady his full support, allowed the SNP whip to intimidate and resorted to intimidation.”

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