A MAN has been arrested after Sir David Amess MP was stabbed to death this afternoon.

Essex Police has confirmed a man was arrested following the major incident at around midday.

Sir David, MP for Southend West, who was holding a surgery in the Belfairs Methodist Church today, was stabbed mulitple times inside the church, the Echo understands. His death has now been confirmed.

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A full statement from Essex Police, reads: "A man's been arrested following an incident in Leigh.

"We were called to reports of a stabbing in Eastwood Road North shortly after 12.05pm.

"A man was arrested shortly after and we're not looking for anyone else.

"We'll bring you more info when we have it."