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Assassination of a British MP: The anti-terrorist investigation undertook

THE counter-terrorism service undertook the investigation into his murder Βρετανού MP David Amess who was attacked with a knife in a church where he met voters in his constituency on Friday afternoon.

The investigation is still in its infancy and has been undertaken by counterterrorism officers, local police chief Ben-Julian Harrington told a news conference.

Harrington confirmed that A 25-year-old minister has been arrestedoptos.

Death of David Amess: Condolences to Boris Johnson and the political world

The Prime Minister of Britain Boris Johnson expressed the “shock“And”affliction»His for his death David amess . “Our hearts go out today to the loss of MP David Ames, who was assassinated in a church meeting after serving almost 40 years,” Johnson told the people of Essex and across Britain. his brief statement. “David was a man who passionately believed in this country and its future. “Today we lost a great public official and a much-loved friend and colleague,” he added.

Many politicians have described Amess’ assassination as an “attack on democracy”, according to the Athenian-Macedonian News Agency.

“Shocking news for Sir David Amess. He was infinitely polite and kind. Animal lover and real master. It is so unfair. “Our thoughts are with his wife and their children,” she said Carrie Johnson, the wife of the British Prime Minister.

THE Simon Coveni, the Irish Foreign Minister, spoke of a “shocking and tragic” event, expressing his support “to the family, friends and political colleagues of Sir David Amess”.

The Prime Minister of Scotland also sent condolences to the MP’s family, friends and colleagues. Nicola Sterzon. “In a democracy, politicians should be accessible and open to scrutiny, but no one deserves to be deprived of their life while working and representing their constituents,” he added.

“I am shocked by the news of the death of Sir David Amess after the horrific attack. “Our warmest condolences to his family and loved ones,” he said Joao Valle de Almeida, the EU Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

He also expressed his grief over the death of the MP Philip T. Reeker, the US envoy to Britain.

“The assassination of a member of parliament, while taking care of his constituents, is a severe blow to this country, its citizens and anyone who wants a peaceful and prosperous democracy. Sir David Amess has dedicated his life to the cause he believed in, serving the electorate and his country for almost 40 years as a Member of Parliament. He was a devout Roman Catholic, from whose deep faith arose a sense of justice. We became richer with his life and poorer with his death “, commented Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Amess was also praised by many government ministers, while expressing his condolences to his family, including Deputy Prime Minister Dominique Raab, Finance Minister Risi Sunak, Foreign Minister Liz Traj, and Education Minister Zahay Yad Nanth. Javid. Former Prime Ministers Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May and John Major also expressed their condolences.

The Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle, said he was “shocked” by the politician’s death, noting that in the coming days the safety of the MPs should be discussed and examined and the measures that should be taken should be sought.

Brendan Cox, the husband of Joe Cox, the Labor MP who was assassinated in 2016, sent “his thoughts and love to David’s family.” This murder brings back to his mind “the pain, the loss but also the love that the world gave us after the loss of Joe. “I hope we do the same for David now.”

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