BREAKING: Man charged with murdering Conservative MP David Amess

The MP for Southend West, who had served in the House of Commons in various seats since 1983, was holding a surgery at the Belfairs Methodist Church when he was attacked shortly after midday. His wife Julia and their five children said they were "absolutely broken" by his killing, adding in an emotional statement "As a family, we are trying to understand why this awful thing has occurred. Nobody should die in that way". The widower of Labour MP Jo Cox, who was murdered in an attack in 2016, led tributes to the late Sir David, saying his murder was "as cowardly as it gets". Prime Minister Boris Johnson led tributes to the Conservative MP in the House of Commons on Monday. Johnson described Sir David as "one of the kindest, nicest, most gentle people in politics". Related Links Tory MP Mark Francois gives tearful tribute to his best friend Sir David Amess CCTV shows Sir David Amess murder suspect hours before attack Sir David Amess: Southend to get city status after death of MP