Man arrested after MP stabbed at constituency surgery
The incident took place at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea - Credit: Google Maps
A man has been arrested after Conservative MP David Amess was stabbed several times during a constituency surgery.
The 69-year-old was attacked today, Friday, October 15 at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea in his Southend West constituency.
Conservative MP Sir David Amess has been stabbed several times during a constituency surgery - Credit: PA
South Suffolk MP James Cartlidge tweeted about the incident, saying: "Terribly, terribly shocking, such a decent & kind man, all thoughts & prayers with David."
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing in Eastwood Road North shortly after 12.05pm today
"Officers were on scene shortly after, arrested a man and recovered a knife.
"He is currently in custody.
"We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the wider public."
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Anyone with any information should contact Essex Police quoting the crime reference number 445 of October 15.
