Southport MP Damien Moore has paid tribute to his friend and colleague Sir David Amess, after his fellow MP was stabbed to death earlier today.
Conservative MP Sir David Amess was stabbed ‘multiple times’ by a killer who is said to have sprinted into a church and knifed him to death during his weekly constituency surgery.
Southport MP Damien Moore also regularly holds weekly surgeries for constituents to pop in and discuss any issues of concern.
The attack raises the question of the safety of MPs, after the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox in Birstall, West Yorkshire, in June 2016.
MP Damien Moore said: “I’m devastated to hear of the death of my colleague and friend Sir David Amess.
“He was a kind and decent man, a hard-working local MP, and an example to many.
“Nothing was ever too much trouble for him, and he would find time for anyone.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and staff at this sad time.”
Local people in Southport have also been paying their condolences.
Speaking on Damien Moore’s Facebook page, Penny Nichols Pew said: “I’m so sad to hear this and send prayers to you, his family during this tragic time.”
Lyn Hilton said: “Such sad news. Thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.”
Nigel P Cooke said: “This is an appalling attack not just on a public representative but on democracy.
Sir David Amess, the Conservative MP for Southend West, was meeting locals at the Belfairs Methodist Church, in Eastwood Road North, Leigh-on-Sea, when his attacker ran into the building wielding a knife before attacking the veteran politician at just after midday today.
Paramedics worked to save the 69-year-old politician on the floor of a Essex church for more than an hour but he could not be saved after the attack.
Sir David is a married father-of-five, whose wife, Julia, works as his part-time caseworker.
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