Sir David Amess Conservative MP has died at scene of stabbing - Essex Police David Amees was holding a surgery at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea

Very sad news:

Sir David Amess has died at scene of stabbing - Essex Police

Conservative MP Sir David Amess has died in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Police have confirmed.

A 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder and a knife was recovered from the scene at Belfairs Methodist Church.

In a statement, Essex Police added: "We were called to an address in Eastwood Road North shortly after 12.05pm today.

"We attended and found a man injured.

"He was treated by emergency services but, sadly, died at the scene.

"A 25 year-old man was quickly arrested after officers arrived at the scene on suspicion of murder and a knife was recovered.

"He is currently in custody.

Pilton Man Arrested in Oakham Rutland, Public toilets searched for knife used in domestic attack

Leicester police arrested a 57 year old man from Pilton, Leicester.

The forces helicopter was called out and hovered up above as the man was arrested in Burley Road Oakham around 6.15pm

The police called Oakham Town Council to open the public loo's in Church Street, Oakham to search for a discard knife. The Town Clerk said he was able to lock up the loo's at return home at around midnight.

A knife was found by police in a Royal Mail Post Box and the knife may have been used to stab another person.

Police are describing the matter as a domestic incident.

Dramatic scenes in Oakham not a sight often seen.