MP dies after street shootout, stabbing in UK
BY Agencies16 Jun 2016 11:58 PM GMT
Agencies16 Jun 2016 11:58 PM GMT
A 41-year-old British woman MP from the opposition Labour Party was on Wednesday killed after being reportedly shot and stabbed in her constituency in northern England, a week before the crucial referendum on UK’s EU membership. Labour MP Jo Cox was holding a meeting with constituents, in her local constituency when an altercation reportedly led to the attack. Cox was rushed to Leeds General Infirmary, where armed police stood guard while medical experts tried to save her life inside.
Another man, in his 70s, was also injured in the attack and is also being treated for his wounds, which are said to be non-life threatening. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are sad to confirm that Jo Cox died from the injuries she sustained in the attack today.” “We urge any eyewitnesses who were in the area to come forward and help us with our inquiries to establish factually what exactly happened,” the spokesperson added.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed a 52-year-old man has been arrested. Weapons, including a firearm, have been seized from the man. “We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this tragic incident,” the spokesperson said.
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