London: British police on Thursday charged a 25-year-old man with the murder of an MP David Ames and said that the killing was an act of terrorism.
Ames, 69, from Prime Minister boris johnsonKey Conservative Party, was repeatedly stabbed Friday at the Belfair Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, north-east of London, where he was meeting constituents. Paramedics tried to save him on the church floor, but in vain.
The killing, just five years after the murder of another MP, shook Britain’s political establishment and called for increased security for members of parliament.
Ali Herbie AliA Londoner of Somali heritage, has been charged with murder and preparation for acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act of 2006, police said.
Ali, the son of a former media adviser to the former Prime Minister of Somalia, is to appear in London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
“We will submit in court that this murder has a terroristic connection, that is, it had both religious and ideological motivations,” said Nick Price, head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division.
“He has also been charged with preparing terrorist acts. This is after the Metropolitan Police reviewed the evidence gathered in its investigation.”
Ames, married with five children, was first elected to parliament in 1983 to represent the city of Basildon, and then Southend West in 1997. He was awarded the title of Knight. Queen Elizabeth For his public service in 2015.
man of peace
The AIIMS family said that he was a patriotic and peace loving person.
“Therefore, we ask people to put aside their differences and show kindness and love to all. This is the only way. Keep hatred aside and work towards solidarity,” he said in a statement.
Matt Jukes, Assistant Commissioner of London Police for Specialist Operations, offered his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of AIIMS.
“The work of my colleagues at the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command will continue to be swift,” Jux said.
But he cautioned against speculations about the motivation of the accused person.
“I understand the sheer level of public interest in this matter, but now that an allegation has been brought, it is extremely important that everyone exercise restraint when commenting publicly, to ensure that future court proceedings are not Don’t be prejudiced in any way,” Jukes said.
He said no other arrests had been made and the police were not looking for any other person in connection with the murder.
On Wednesday, the British Interior Minister Preeti Patel Said that the terrorism threat level for lawmakers is now considered sufficient, meaning there is a potential for an attack.
Ames, 69, from Prime Minister boris johnsonKey Conservative Party, was repeatedly stabbed Friday at the Belfair Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, north-east of London, where he was meeting constituents. Paramedics tried to save him on the church floor, but in vain.
The killing, just five years after the murder of another MP, shook Britain’s political establishment and called for increased security for members of parliament.
Ali Herbie AliA Londoner of Somali heritage, has been charged with murder and preparation for acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act of 2006, police said.
Ali, the son of a former media adviser to the former Prime Minister of Somalia, is to appear in London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
“We will submit in court that this murder has a terroristic connection, that is, it had both religious and ideological motivations,” said Nick Price, head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division.
“He has also been charged with preparing terrorist acts. This is after the Metropolitan Police reviewed the evidence gathered in its investigation.”
Ames, married with five children, was first elected to parliament in 1983 to represent the city of Basildon, and then Southend West in 1997. He was awarded the title of Knight. Queen Elizabeth For his public service in 2015.
man of peace
The AIIMS family said that he was a patriotic and peace loving person.
“Therefore, we ask people to put aside their differences and show kindness and love to all. This is the only way. Keep hatred aside and work towards solidarity,” he said in a statement.
Matt Jukes, Assistant Commissioner of London Police for Specialist Operations, offered his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of AIIMS.
“The work of my colleagues at the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command will continue to be swift,” Jux said.
But he cautioned against speculations about the motivation of the accused person.
“I understand the sheer level of public interest in this matter, but now that an allegation has been brought, it is extremely important that everyone exercise restraint when commenting publicly, to ensure that future court proceedings are not Don’t be prejudiced in any way,” Jukes said.
He said no other arrests had been made and the police were not looking for any other person in connection with the murder.
On Wednesday, the British Interior Minister Preeti Patel Said that the terrorism threat level for lawmakers is now considered sufficient, meaning there is a potential for an attack.
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