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David Amess latest: suspect reportedly named as Ali Harbi Ali | David Amess latest: suspect reportedly named as Ali Harbi Ali |
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Reports of suspect’s name come as police confirm he is being held under Terrorism Act | |
Sources have confirmed to the Guardian that the suspect’s name is Ali Harbi Ali, 25. | |
Among the numerous floral tributes to Sir David by the police cordon on Eastwood Road North, where the church is, one from his cousins read: “RIP David. Thinking of your lovely family. | |
“Can’t believe this has actually happened. Will always love you. Cousins Moira and Pat.” Another family message, from second cousins, read: “I am so sad to hear the news of this brutal attack. You was a great man, husband, father, and member of our family. “You will be missed. Rest in peace.” | |
Southend borough council has marked the candlelit vigil for Sir David Amess by posting some pictures from the event. | |
Scotland Yard said on Saturday evening: “Late on Friday, whilst in police custody, the man was subsequently further detained under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and he is now being held at a London police station. | Scotland Yard said on Saturday evening: “Late on Friday, whilst in police custody, the man was subsequently further detained under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and he is now being held at a London police station. |
“On Saturday, detectives were granted a warrant of further detention at Westminster magistrates court, allowing them to keep the man in custody until 22 October, when the warrant expires. | “On Saturday, detectives were granted a warrant of further detention at Westminster magistrates court, allowing them to keep the man in custody until 22 October, when the warrant expires. |
“As part of the fast-paced investigation, officers have attended three addresses in the London area and conducted searches. One of these searches has concluded and the others are ongoing. A postmortem examination has taken place today.” | “As part of the fast-paced investigation, officers have attended three addresses in the London area and conducted searches. One of these searches has concluded and the others are ongoing. A postmortem examination has taken place today.” |
PA Media said on Saturday night that it understands “the name the police have for the suspect is Ali Harbi Ali”. | PA Media said on Saturday night that it understands “the name the police have for the suspect is Ali Harbi Ali”. |
Accompanied by the rumble of helicopters, the political leaders soon left Leigh-on-Sea and a community searching for answers. | Accompanied by the rumble of helicopters, the political leaders soon left Leigh-on-Sea and a community searching for answers. |
Hundreds of people attended a candlelit vigil in memory of MP Sir David Amess. | Hundreds of people attended a candlelit vigil in memory of MP Sir David Amess. |
Southend councillor Alan Dear addressed those gathered in a circle around dozens of glowing candles on the grass. | Southend councillor Alan Dear addressed those gathered in a circle around dozens of glowing candles on the grass. |
“For me, and I know for all of you because you’re here, it’s been a terrible 24 hours for all of us,” he said. | “For me, and I know for all of you because you’re here, it’s been a terrible 24 hours for all of us,” he said. |
He went on: “For me, (Sir David) was a good friend, and I know he was a good friend to all of you here. | He went on: “For me, (Sir David) was a good friend, and I know he was a good friend to all of you here. |
“He spent 40 years of his life caring for the constituents of Basildon and Southend. | “He spent 40 years of his life caring for the constituents of Basildon and Southend. |
“He’s a person I will never forget. He’s always been available. | “He’s a person I will never forget. He’s always been available. |
“If you ever needed help he was there. I know he’s helped many of you here this evening.” | “If you ever needed help he was there. I know he’s helped many of you here this evening.” |
The Liberal Democrats have confirmed they will not be putting a candidate forward for the Southend West byelection. | The Liberal Democrats have confirmed they will not be putting a candidate forward for the Southend West byelection. |
The party is set to follow the principle established after Jo Cox’s murder in 2016, when the major parties declined to nominate candidates for the subsequent Batley and Spen byelection. | The party is set to follow the principle established after Jo Cox’s murder in 2016, when the major parties declined to nominate candidates for the subsequent Batley and Spen byelection. |