British police call the murder of MP Amessa a terrorist act: The attack took place in a church – Topky.sk

“An initial investigation revealed a potential motive for Islamist extremism,” it is stated in the statement of the metropolitan police. The investigation is being led by members of a special anti-terrorist police unit. “Police believe the attacker acted alone,” supplied by AP.

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The attack took place in a church

Amess died Friday after being stabbed several times by an attacker. The attack took place at the Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, about 62 kilometers east of the capital London, shortly after 12.05 local time (13.05 CET) during a meeting with voters in its constituency.

Police detained a 25-year-old man on suspicion of murder immediately after the attack. A knife was found on the spot. Police arrived at the scene within minutes and found Amessa with several injuries, which he eventually succumbed to despite the efforts of rescuers.

Violence against British politicians is rare

Amess, 69, has been a member of the British Parliament for Southend West since 1997. He has been a Member of Parliament since 1983. According to AFP, Amess has been a longtime supporter of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union (Brexit). Violence against British politicians is rare. In June 2016, during the campaign before the Brexit referendum, the attacker shot and subsequently stabbed Labor MP Jo Cox, the AP said.

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