The attack on David Amess, from Johnson's Conservative Party, comes five years after the murder of Jo Cox, a lawmaker from the opposition Labour Party, and has prompted a review of the security of elected politicians.
In a statement early on Saturday, police said the early investigation had revealed a potential motivation linked to Islamist extremism. "All measures are being put in place for the security of MPs so that they can carry on with their duties as elected democratic members," Patel said in a broadcast clip following the visit.A police officer stands next to flowers laid in tribute at the scene where British MP David Amess was stabbed to death, Leigh-on-Sea, Britain, Oct 16, 2021.
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