Conservative MP Sir David Amess has been stabbed as he met constituents at a regular surgery.
Essex Police said they were called to reports of a stabbing in Leigh-on-Sea at 12:05 BST and arrested a man.
Police recovered a knife and said they were not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident.
Meanwhile, tributes are pouring in after the tragic news of his death after the stabbing attack.
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He’s being lauded for being a hugely dedicated MP over many years.
A Conservative backbencher for nearly 40 years, the 69-year-old father of five entered Parliament in 1983 as the MP for Basildon.
He achieved totemic status within the Tory party for holding the seat in 1992, but switched to nearby Southend West at the 1997 election.
Raised as a Roman Catholic, he was known politically as a social conservative and as a prominent campaigner against abortion and on animal welfare issues.
He was also known for his championing of Southend, including a long-running campaign to win city status for the Essex town.
The 69-year-old, who is MP for Southend West, was stabbed as he met constituents at Belfairs Methodist Church.
Southend councillor John Lamb, who was at the scene after the stabbing, said Sir David was a family man, with four daughters and a son.
Police statement in full
Here is Essex Police’s statement in full:
“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 (Friday, 15 October).
“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.
“We want to thank the public who alerted us to the incident so quickly.
“We need anyone who saw anything or has CCTV, dash cam or doorbell footage to contact us.
“If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the ‘Live Chat’ button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.
“Please quote incident 445 of 15 October.
“You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
