CONSERVATIVE MP Sir David Amess has died after being stabbed multiple times at a church in Essex.

       A man is understood to have walked into Belfairs Methodist Church and knifed the 69-year-old multiple times.

       Armed cops swooped on the in Leigh-on-Sea church after the minister, who represents Southend West in Essex, was attacked at the meeting just after midday.

       Police confirmed a suspect has been arrested and said they are not looking for anyone else.

       Read our David Amess live blog for the latest updates

       Joseph Gamp 2 minutes ago

       Penny Mourdaunt remembers David Amess

       Trade minister Penny Mordaunt has published a speech given by Sir David Amess at an event at the Royal Albert Hall.

       She tweeted: "For those who didn't know Sir David Amess, this will give you a measure of the man.

       "I'd played a small part in helping him get 200 children with learning disabilities to play the ?@RoyalAlbertHall.

       "This is the video I filmed on the night of his thank you speech."

       For those who didn’t know Sir David Amess, this will give you a measure of the man. I’d played a small part in helping him get 200 children with learning disabilities to play the ？@RoyalAlbertHall？. This is the video I filmed on the night of his thank you speech. pic.twitter.com/aF7SCiPd3k

       — Penny Mordaunt (@PennyMordaunt) October 15, 2021

       Joseph Gamp 13 minutes ago

       Theresa May sends condolences to Sir David's family

       Former Conservative prime minister Theresa May tweeted: "Heartbreaking to hear of the death of Sir David Amess.

       "A decent man and respected Parliamentarian, killed in his own community while carrying out his public duties.

       "A tragic day for our democracy. My thoughts and prayers are with David's family."

       Joseph Gamp 19 minutes ago

       ‘I just don’t believe it’

       Judith Cannon, deputy chair of the local conservative club and friend of Sir David told Sky: “I just don’t believe it, how anyone could harm a kind man like David, I don’t know.

       “I cannot understand how anyone could be so wicked to harm this man.

       “We love him dearly. Nobody is perfect but he is as near perfect as it’s possible to be.”

       Louis Allwood 23 minutes ago

       Suspect arrested on suspicion of murder

       Sir David’s condition was not immediately known but police have now confirmed the dad-of-five has sadly passed away after the attack.

       Essex Police confirmed a suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and said they are not looking for anyone else.

       Louis Allwood 30 minutes ago

       What happened to Sir David Amess?

       On Friday October, 15, 2021, the MP was stabbed during a meeting.

       It is understood that a man walked into Belfairs Methodist Church and knifed the 69-year-old multiple times.

       Armed police swooped on the church following the horror at around midday.

       Police confirmed a suspect has been arrested and said they are not looking for anyone else.

       Louis Allwood 31 minutes ago

       ‘It’s devastating’ – Anthony Finch told Sky prior to the news of his death

       Anthony Finch told Sky News: “He is a good friend of my wife’s father, it’s pretty upsetting.

       “I just hope to god that he pulls through and he can come out of this.

       “It’s devastating to witness something like this. you read it in the news, you never experience it.

       “It’s devastating and very sad. I feel for his family, I hope they are OK.”

       Louis Allwood 37 minutes ago

       Jo Cox foundation ‘horrified’ by the stabbing

       Labour MP Jo Cox was murdered in June 2016 by right wing fanatic Thomas Mair as she was on her way to a constituency surgery in Batley and Spen.

       The Jo Cox Foundation is horrified to hear the news of the attack on Sir David Amess MP. We are thinking of him, his family and loved ones at this distressing time.

       — The Jo Cox Foundation (@JoCoxFoundation) October 15, 2021

       Louis Allwood 40 minutes ago

       Paramedics battled to save Sir David

       Sir David was stabbed several times by a 25-year-old knifeman who Belfairs Methodist Church.

       Paramedics frantically battled to save the stricken minister while horrified constituents watched as the suspect was led away from the bloodbath.

       Sir David's condition was not immediately known but police have now confirmed the married dad-of-five has sadly died after the attack.

       Louis Allwood 45 minutes ago

       David Cameron describes today as a 'horror'

       Former Prime Minister David Cameron has said 'This is the most devastating' news.

       He described Sir David as a 'thoroughly decent man' and he was the 'most committed' MP.

       This is the most devastating, horrific & tragic news. David Amess was a kind & thoroughly decent man - & he was the most committed MP you could ever hope to meet. Words cannot adequately express the horror of what has happened today. Right now, my heart goes out to David’s family

       — David Cameron (@David_Cameron) October 15, 2021

       Louis Allwood 48 minutes ago

       Police are appealing for witnesses

       Anyone with information or CCTV footage has been asked to call police on 101 quoting incident 445 of 15 October.

       Louis Allwood 50 minutes ago

       Police statement confirming death of Sir David Amess

       Essex police have released the following statement.

       “A man has been arrested on suspicion murder after a man was stabbed in #LeighonSea.

       “We were called to Eastwood Road North shortly after 12.05pm.

       “Sadly, a man later died. A man was arrested at the scene.

       “We are not looking for anyone else.”

       Louis Allwood 55 minutes ago

       Where did the stabbing take place?

       A man is understood to have walked into Belfairs Methodist Church and knifed the 69-year-old multiple times.

       Police confirmed a suspect has been arrested and said they are not looking for anyone else.

       Louis Allwood 59 minutes ago

       'I just don't believe it'

       Judith Cannon, deputy chair of the local conservative club and friend of Sir David told Sky: "I just don't believe it, how anyone could harm a kind man like David, I don't know.

       "I cannot understand how anyone could be so wicked to harm this man.

       "We love him dearly. Nobody is perfect but he is as near perfect as it's possible to be."

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:31

       Who was Sir David Amess?

       Sir David is one of the longest serving MPs in the House of Commons.

       He was born in Essex in 1952 and has served the area for 38 years as an MP.

       He has been a Tory MP since 1983, first for the seat of Basildon, and since 1997 for Southend West, where he has a majority of 14,459.

       He's long been a backer of Brexit and supported leave in the referendum, saying it was "dangerous" and a "mistake" to Remain.

       The lifelong backbencher has never served in any top government positions and is well-versed from how to lobby ministers from the backbenches.

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:28

       Horrified constituents watched as suspect was led away

       Horrified constituents watched as the suspect was led away from the bloodbath as paramedics frantically battled to save the minister.

       His murder is the third time an MP has been murdered in the UK after Jo Cox was gunned down and killed on her way to a constituency surgery in Batley and Spen in 2016.

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:26

       'Real blow to the democratic process'

       Nigel Farage has take to Twitter to send his condolences to Sir David.

       He described the attack as 'desperately sad news'.

       Desperately sad news about Sir David Amess being murdered doing his job as an MP. Awful for his family and friends, this is a real blow to the democratic process.

       — Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) October 15, 2021

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:26

       'This brings everything back'

       Brendan Cox, Jo Cox's husband, has said that Sir David's family are 'all that matter now' following his death.

       My thoughts and love are with David’s family. They are all that matter now. This brings everything back. The pain, the loss, but also how much love the public gave us following the loss of Jo. I hope we can do the same for David now. pic.twitter.com/hwRN0PODPK

       — Brendan Cox (@MrBrendanCox) October 15, 2021

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:23

       'A great man, a great friend'

       Sajid Javid has take to twitter to send his condolences.

       He described Sir David as a 'great man' and his 'heart goes out to Julia'.

       Devastated to learn of Sir David Amess' murder. A great man, a great friend, and a great MP killed while fulfilling his democratic role.

       My heart goes out to Julia, his family, and all who loved him.

       Let us remember him and what he did with his life.

       — Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) October 15, 2021

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:20

       Carrie Johnson pays tribute Absolutely devastating news about Sir David Amess. He was hugely kind and good. An enormous animal lover and a true gent. This is so completely unjust. Thoughts are with his wife and their children.

       — Carrie Johnson (@carrielbjohnson) October 15, 2021

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:16

       'It's devastating' - Anthony Finch told Sky prior to the news of his death

       Anthony Finch told Sky News: "He is a good friend of my wife's father, it's pretty upsetting.

       "I just hope to god that he pulls through and he can come out of this.

       "It's devastating to witness something like this. you read it in the news, you never experience it.

       "It's devastating and very sad. I feel for his family, I hope they are OK."

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:15

       25-year-old arrested at scene

       Essex Police confirmed a 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and said they are not looking for anyone else.

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:15

       Tory MP Sir David Amess, 69, STABBED to death

       TORY MP Sir David Amess has today been stabbed multiple times at a constituency surgery in a church in Essex.

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:10

       What happened to Sir David Amess?

       On Friday October, 15, 2021, the MP was stabbed during a meeting.

       It is understood that a man walked into Belfairs Methodist Church and knifed the 69-year-old multiple times.

       Armed police swooped on the church following the horror at around midday.

       Police confirmed a suspect has been arrested and said they are not looking for anyone else.

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:08

       Suspect arrested on suspicion of murder

       Sir David's condition was not immediately known but police have now confirmed the dad-of-five has sadly passed away after the attack.

       Essex Police confirmed a suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and said they are not looking for anyone else.

       Louis Allwood Today, 15:05

       When did Sir David Amess become an MP?

       Sir David Amess became an MP in 1983, for Basildon.

       He has been an MP for Southend West since 1997.

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