According to reports this afternoon, a Conservative MP has been stabbed multiple times in his constituency.
Sir David Amess was attacked during an incident at his constituency surgery, Sky News reports.
Sir David represents Southend West in Essex, and was reportedly attacked at the Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea.
According to Sky News, a man walked into his constituency surgery and stabbed the MP multiple times.
The latest updates suggest he has been receiving treatment at the scene for his injuries, and police are reportedly at the scene.
The road surrounding the location has been closed off while the incident is dealt with.
Essex Police have confirmed a man has now been arrested.
They wrote on Twitter: “A man’s been arrested following an incident in Leigh-on-Sea.
“We were called to reports of a stabbing in Eastwood Rd North shortly after 12.05pm.
“A man was arrested shortly after & we’re not looking for anyone else.
“We’ll bring you more info when we have it.”
