British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other politicians honored the memory of the assassinated MP – Topky.sk

The politicians present described this act as an attack on democracy. However, Patel emphasized that MEPs should continue to “carry out their duties”. “We live in an open society, in a democracy. We cannot be intimidated by any individual.” appealed. However, former Secretary of Defense Tobias Ellwood had previously suggested that face-to-face meetings with members of the electorate should be suspended until security measures have been reviewed.

The attack took place in a church

The attack on the 69-year-old Amessa took place in the Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, about 62 kilometers east of the capital London, during a meeting with voters in its constituency. British police on Saturday morning described the murder as a terrorist act apparently linked to Islamist extremism. Amess has been a member of the British Parliament since 1983.

Police detained a man (25) on suspicion of murder

Police detained a 25-year-old man on suspicion of murder immediately after the attack. As part of the investigation, police searched two locations in the greater London area. Reuters states that although the seat of the British Parliament – the Palace of Westminster – is guarded by armed police, security is not ensured in the constituencies of deputies.

The police want to ensure the safety of every member of parliament

According to Sky News, the British police have announced that they will contact every member of parliament to ensure their safety after this act. She urged them to immediately report any security concerns that arose and to notify the police of their activities in the coming days.