Jo Cox, the Labour MP for Batley and Spen, has died after being shot and stabbed on Market Street, outside Birstall Library, where she was holding a constituency advice session. Cox received treatment on the scene before being airlifted to Leeds General, where she died. An older man also suffered slight injuries.
A 52-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack. The West Yorkshire Police are not, at present, looking for anyone else.
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