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A Conservative MP has been stabbed multiple times in an incident at his constituency surgery and a man has been arrested.
Sir David Amess, who represents Southend West in Essex, was attacked on Friday at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea.
Sky News understands a man walked into his constituency surgery and stabbed him multiple times.
It is believed Mr Amess, 69, has been receiving treatment at the scene for his injuries.
His condition is unclear, Sky News political correspondent Joe Pike reports.
Police are believed to be at the scene and the road surrounding the location has been closed off.
Essex Police wrote on Twitter: “We were called to reports of a stabbing in Eastwood Rd North shortly after 12.05pm.
“A man was arrested shortly after & we’re not looking for anyone else.
“We’ll bring you more info when we have it.”
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Source : skynews
