Renowned British Politician Stabs To Death

Sir David, who represented Southend West in Essex, was attacked on Friday afternoon at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea.

Sir David had been MP for Southend West since 1997 and first entered parliament in 1983

A man has been arrested on suspicion murder after a man was stabbed in Leigh-on-Sea," Essex Police said in a statement.

"We were called to an address in Eastwood Road North shortly after 12.05pm today (Friday 15 October). "We attended and found a man injured. "He was treated by emergency services but, sadly, died at the scene".

"A 25 year-old man was quickly arrested after officers arrived at the scene on suspicion of murder and a knife was recovered.

"He is currently in custody.