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In pictures: Moving tributes left to ‘much-loved colleague and friend’ Sir David Amess

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Leading politicians and local figures are among those who have left moving tributes to Sir David Amess, following the death of the 69-year-old.

Those paying their respects to the Southend West MP at the scene of his killing include Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Home Secretary Priti Patel and numerous constituents.

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PM lays flowers in tribute to Sir David Amess. Pic: No 10
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The prime minister went to Leigh-on-Sea this morning. Pic: Number 10
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also laid flowers at the scene of Sir David's death. Pic: Number 10
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also laid flowers at the scene of Sir David’s death. Pic: Number 10
Tributes left to Sir David Amess outside the Conservative Party Association in his constituency
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Tributes left to Sir David Amess outside the Conservative Party Association in his constituency
Sir David was first elected to parliament in 1983
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Sir David was first elected to parliament in 1983
Tributes left to Sir David outside the Houses of Parliament
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Tributes left to Sir David outside the Houses of Parliament
Flowers were still being laid on Saturday
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Constituents have also been leaving tributes
Sir David was known for playing an active role in his community
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Sir David was known for playing an active role in his community and championing local causes
One of the tributes left to Sir David Amess
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He was a well known figure in Southend and Leigh-on-Sea
House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Home Secretary Priti Patel were also in Leigh-on-Sea this morning. Pic: Number 10
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House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Home Secretary Priti Patel were also in Leigh-on-Sea this morning. Pic: Number 10
Tributes left to Sir David Amess outside the Conservative Party Association in his constituency
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Tributes left to Sir David Amess outside the Conservative Party Association in his constituency
Essex Police chief constable Ben-Julian Harrington, right, and Roger Hirst, police fire and crime commissioner for Essex, paying their respects to Sir David Amess. Pic: Essex Police
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Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington, right, and Roger Hirst, police fire and crime commissioner for Essex, paying their respects to Sir David Amess. Pic: Essex Police
A tribute laid for the MP written by Essex police chief constable Ben-Julian Harrington. Pic: Essex Police
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A tribute laid for the MP written by Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington. Pic: Essex Police
People spell out Sir David's name with candles at a vigil
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People spell out Sir David’s name with candles at a vigil
Candles have been lit to commemorate the late parliamentarian
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Candles have been lit to commemorate the late parliamentarian
Police have moved the tributes left to the long-serving MP left outside the Houses of Parliament
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Police have moved the tributes left to the long-serving MP left outside the Houses of Parliament
Members of the local Muslim came to pay tribute to the Sir David
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Members of the local Muslim came to pay tribute to the Sir David
Members of the National Council of Resistance of Iran laying tributes to Sir David
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Members of the National Council of Resistance of Iran laying tributes to Sir David
Pic: AP More bouquets have been left near the scene of Sir David's death
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More bouquets have been left near the scene of Sir David’s death. Pic: AP
Pic: AP People wrote messages to Sir David, his family and his friends
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People wrote messages to Sir David, his family and his friends. Pic: AP
Pic: AP Sir David had served the same constituency since 1997 when boundaries were redrawn
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Sir David had served the same constituency since 1997 when boundaries were redrawn. Pic: AP

Terrorism police are investigating the incident, and a 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

This article was originally published by Sky.com. Read the original article here.

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