An MP has died after she was shot and stabbed during an attack in her constituency, police have said.
- The Guardian reports on the claim that the suspect shouted "Britain First!":
Police are also investigating reports the suspect shouted “Britain First”, a possible reference to the far-right political party, as he launched the attack.
Graeme Howard, 38, who lives in nearby Bond Street, told the Guardian he heard the man shout “Britain First” before the shooting and during the arrest.
Police were understood to be talking to at least one witness who claimed to have heard the attacker shout words about the right-wing group, and the motivation for the incident will form part of their inquiry
It's to do with the referendum. All campaigners have been stood down today.
Graeme Howard, 38, who lives in nearby Bond Street, told the Guardian he heard the man shout “Britain First” before the shooting and during the arrest.
Police were understood to be talking to at least one witness who claimed to have heard the attacker shout words about the right-wing group, and the motivation for the incident will form part of their inquiry
It's to do with the referendum. All campaigners have been stood down today.
