MP dies in ‘horrific’ shooting attack

An MP has died after she was shot and stabbed during an attack in her constituency, police have said. Jo Cox, 41, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was left bleeding on the ground by her attacker. A 77-year-old man also suffered slight injuries. A 52-year-old man was arrested near Market Street, Birstall. The MP […]

An MP has died after she was shot and stabbed during an attack in her constituency, police have said. Jo Cox, 41, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was left bleeding on the ground by her attacker. A 77-year-old man also suffered slight injuries.
A 52-year-old man was arrested near Market Street, Birstall. The MP held a weekly advice surgery nearby. Her husband Brendan Cox said she would want people “to unite to fight against the hatred that killed her”. Vote Leave and Remain have both suspended campaigning in the EU referendum in light of the attack