Simon Danczuk is being investigated by police over a rape allegation.
The claim against the 49-year-old Rochdale MP dates back to 2006, according to the Lancashire force.
Mr Danczuk has strongly refuted the accusation, which he branded "malicious, untrue and extremely upsetting".
He was confident his name would be cleared.
A police statement said: "We can confirm we have received a report of an historical rape dating back to 2006.
"We are in the very early stages of the investigation and inquiries are ongoing.
"The complaint relates to a 49-year-old man."
Mr Danczuk said: "These claims are malicious, untrue and extremely upsetting.
"The police have not been in touch with me but I will co-operate fully with any inquiries and am confident my name will be promptly cleared."
The claim against the 49-year-old Rochdale MP dates back to 2006, according to the Lancashire force.
Mr Danczuk has strongly refuted the accusation, which he branded "malicious, untrue and extremely upsetting".
He was confident his name would be cleared.
A police statement said: "We can confirm we have received a report of an historical rape dating back to 2006.
"We are in the very early stages of the investigation and inquiries are ongoing.
"The complaint relates to a 49-year-old man."
Mr Danczuk said: "These claims are malicious, untrue and extremely upsetting.
"The police have not been in touch with me but I will co-operate fully with any inquiries and am confident my name will be promptly cleared."
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