The neighbour who alerted police about the disturbance at the flat Boris Johnson shares with his partner Carrie Symonds has defended his actions.
Tom Penn said in a statement reported by The Guardian that he recorded the 'altercation' within his own home, adding: "My sole concern up until this point was the welfare and safety of our neighbours. I hope that anybody would have done the same thing."
He also defended his decision to reveal details of the incident to the newspaper, saying: "Once clear that no one was harmed, I contacted the Guardian, as I felt it was of important public interest.
"I believe it is reasonable for someone who is likely to become our next prime minister to be held accountable for all of their words, actions and behaviours.
"I, along with a lot of my neighbours all across London, voted to remain within the EU . That is the extent of my involvement in politics.
"The unpleasant things being said about myself and my partner, and some quite frankly bizarre and fictitious allegations, have been upsetting for not only us, but also for family, friends and fellow Camberwell neighbours, who are currently being harangued by the media.
"I would ask that you leave private citizens alone and focus instead on those who have chosen to run for power within the public eye."
