Conservative MP stabbed multiple times in incident at constituency surgery

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3 years ago

A Conservative MP has been stabbed multiple times in an incident at his constituency surgery and a man has been arrested.

Sir David Amess, who represents Southend West in Essex, was attacked today (Friday 15 October) at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex.

Essex Police wrote on Twitter: “We were called to reports of a stabbing in Eastwood Rd North shortly after 12.05pm.

“A man was arrested shortly after & we’re not looking for anyone else.

“We’ll bring you more info when we have it.”

MPs have reacted with shock to the news.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: “Horrific and deeply shocking news. Thinking of David, his family and his staff.”

Conservative MP Michael Fabricant wrote on Twitter: “David Amess is one of the most lovely, uncontentious, caring MPs in Parliament. This is just awful.”

“This is truly awful news,” SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford said.

“My thoughts and prayers are with David and his family.”