LONDON: David Amess, British MP died today after being stabbed multiple times during an open meeting with constituents.
Amess, the long-serving Conservative MP for Southend West, was attacked at a drop-in session at a church in Leigh-on-Sea, southern England.
Essex Police said in a statement that a man who was wounded at the meeting was treated by emergency services but died at the scene.
According to the police, a 25-year-old guy was arrested and is being held on suspicion of murder.
Moreover, a knife was also discovered nearby.
Members of the Cabinet, as well as politicians from across the political spectrum, paid tribute.
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Taking to Twitter Communities Secretary Michael Gove wrote,” David Amess’s passing is heartbreakingly sad. Just terrible, terrible news. He was a good and gentle man, he showed charity and compassion to all, hIs every word and act was marked by kindness. My heart goes out to his family."
"I am shocked and deeply distressed by the killing of Sir David Amess. Our thoughts and prayers are with David’s family, friends, and colleagues," Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle tweeted.
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