UK MP Jo Cox Dies After Being Shot, Stabbed in Own Constituency

British MP Jo Cox was killed on Thursday after being shot and stabbed in her constituency in northern England. (Photo: AP)

A 41-year-old British MP from the opposition Labour Party was killed on Thursday after being shot and stabbed in her constituency in northern England. The assailant is reported by the BBC to have shouted “put Britain first” twice before attacking her, a week before the crucial referendum on UK’s EU membership.

Labour MP Jo Cox was holding a meeting with people in her local constituency when an altercation reportedly led to the attack.

Cox was rushed to Leeds General Infirmary, where armed police stood guard while medical experts tried to save her life inside.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed a 52-year-old man has been arrested. Weapons, including a firearm, have been seized from the man.

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