LEIGH-ON-SEA, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: A vigil is held at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, following the stabbing of U.K. Conservative MP Sir David Amess as he met with constituents at a constituency surgery on October 15, 2021 in Leigh-on-Sea, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid tribute to conservative lawmaker David Amess who was stabbed to death during a meeting with constituents on Friday. Johnson said Amess was a fine public servant who was loved by friends and colleagues.
The 69-year-old lawmaker died at the scene after he was stabbed multiple times while meeting with constituents at a church in a town east of London. A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the slaying and remains in custody. In addition, authorities recovered a knife at the scene as they further pursue their investigation.
The Prime Minister said he’s shocked and saddened by the incident as he praised Amess for his nearly 40 years of service.
“David was a man who believed passionately in this country and in its future. And we’ve lost today a fine public servant and a much loved friend and our thoughts are very much today with his wife, his children and his family,” said Johnson.
Flags have been lowered at Downing Street and around Parliament in honor of the slain lawmaker. Amess leaves behind his wife and five children.
Flags across Parliament are being lowered to half-mast following the news of the killing of Sir David Amess. Our thoughts and prayers are with David’s family, friends and colleagues. pic.twitter.com/0LDI8E5NpU
— Sir Lindsay Hoyle (@CommonsSpeaker) October 15, 2021
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