U.K. Conservative Lawmaker Amess Stabbed to Death in Essex
- Sir David Amess, 69, has been a Tory MP since Thatcher years
- Police say a man has been arrested at the scene in Essex
Source: U.K. Parliament
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U.K. Conservative lawmaker David Amess was stabbed to death at a constituency meeting in Essex, with police arresting a man on suspicion of murder.
Amess, 69, had been a Tory MP since 1983, representing the seat of Southend West in Essex. Prime Minister Boris Johnson led tributes that poured in from politicians of all political stripes, painting a picture of a man widely liked and respected for his decency and devotion to his constituents.