Friday, 15 October 2021

David Amess: MP’s killing declared a terrorist incident

Man, 25, in custody as police investigate ‘potential motivation linked to Islamist extremism’ The killing of the Conservative MP David Amess, who died after being stabbed several times at an open advice surgery for his constituents in Essex, has been declared as a terrorist incident. The death of the 69-year-old veteran backbencher brought heartfelt tributes from all parties. Just five years after the murder of Jo Cox, it also prompted renewed worries about the security risks for MPs in an increasingly rancorous and polarised political era. Continue reading...
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