Sir David Amess: Boris Johnson pays tribute to MP killed in knife attack
The Conservative MP Sir David Amess has died after being stabbed in an attack in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
Tributes have poured in for Sir David Amess after his death following a stabbing this afternoon.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sir David Amess was “one of the kindest, nicest, most gentle people in politics”.
In a statement, Essex Police said: “A man has been arrested on suspicion murder after a man was stabbed in Leigh-on-Sea.
“We were called to an address in Eastwood Road North shortly after 12.05pm today (Friday 15 October). We attended and found a man injured. He was treated by emergency services but, sadly, died at the scene.
“A 25 year-old man was quickly arrested after officers arrived at the scene on suspicion of murder and a knife was recovered. He is currently in custody. We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.”