Conservative MP Sir David Amess stabbed multiple times in incident at constituency surgery

A Conservative MP has been stabbed multiple times in an incident at his constituency surgery.

Sir David Amess, who represents Southend West in Essex, was attacked today at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea.

Sky News understands a man walked into his constituency surgery and stabbed him multiple times.

It is believed Mr Amess, 69, has been receiving treatment at the scene for his injuries.

His condition is unclear, Sky News political correspondent Joe Pike reports.

Police are believed to be at the scene and the road surrounding the location has been closed off.

SOURCE: Sky News

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