Labour Member of Parliament for Batley & Spen Jo Cox Shot and Stabbed
West Yorkshire Police confirmed a "serious incident" is ongoing with reports of armed police and a helicopter in the area
A huge police operation is underway in West Yorkshire.
The MP was due to start a surgery.
West Yorkshire Police Statement
Incident on Market Street, Birstall
Thursday 16 June, 2016
At 12.53 today, police were called to a report of an incident on Market Street, Birstall, where a woman in her 40s had suffered serious injuries and is in a critical condition.
A man in his late 40s to early 50s nearby also suffered slight injuries.
Armed officers attended and a 52-year-old man was arrested in the area. There are no further details at present.
Police presence in the area has been increased as a reassurance to the community.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed a "serious incident" is ongoing with reports of armed police and a helicopter in the area
A huge police operation is underway in West Yorkshire.
The MP was due to start a surgery.
West Yorkshire Police Statement
Incident on Market Street, Birstall
Thursday 16 June, 2016
At 12.53 today, police were called to a report of an incident on Market Street, Birstall, where a woman in her 40s had suffered serious injuries and is in a critical condition.
A man in his late 40s to early 50s nearby also suffered slight injuries.
Armed officers attended and a 52-year-old man was arrested in the area. There are no further details at present.
Police presence in the area has been increased as a reassurance to the community.
