Floral tributes laid to Sir David Amess outside church

Touching tributes have been placed outside the Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh, where the MP for Southend West lost his life.

He was stabbed several times at around midday.

Flowers and a balloon outside

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Essex Police isn't looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

A touching tribute from the Belfairs Residents Association

Prime Minister and MP's from across the country have paid tribute to Sir David.

Southend Mayor Margaret Borton also paid tribute to the Conservative MP.

Flowers nearby

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A man lays flowers by the police cordon

Home Secretary Priti Patel has also paid tribute to her fellow Essex MP. 

Ms Patel, who represents Witham, said on Twitter: "Questions are rightly being asked about the safety of our country’s elected representatives and I will provide updates in due course.

"My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with David’s family and friends.”

She added: "David served the people of Southend with endless passion, energy and integrity.

"That he was killed while going about his constituency duties is heartbreaking beyond words.

"It represents a senseless attack on democracy itself.”

A touching tribute

A spokesman from 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.

"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."

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