Jo Cox latest: Scene of attack in Birstallpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Jo Cox, Batley and Spen Labour MP, has been injured in an attack in Birstall.
The scene of the attack in Birstall
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Reaction and tributes to Jo Cox MP who was killed in Birstall near Leeds resume on Friday from 07:00
Live updates on Thursday 16 June 2016
Jo Cox latest: Scene of attack in Birstallpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Media caption, Jo Cox update: Reaction from John McDonnell MPpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
More reaction is coming in following the attack on Jo Cox MP.
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End of twitter postAttack on Jo Cox MP: What we know nowpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Here's a summary of what we know about the attack on Labour MP Jo Cox in Birstall this afternoon:
- The MP for Batley and Spen was shot and stabbed on Market Street, Birstall at about 12:53
- Mrs Cox was taken to Leeds General Infirmary where she's now in a critical condition
- Armed officers attended the scene in Birstall and a 52-year-old man was arrested
- Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says: "Utterly shocked by the news of the attack on Jo Cox. The thoughts of the whole Labour Party are with her and her family at this time."
- David Cameron says: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Jo and her family."
- Vote Leave suspending campaign for the day following this incident
Jo Cox update: Vote Leave to suspend campaigningpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
BreakingIn the EU referendum, Vote Leave say they are suspending campaigning for the day following the attack on MP Jo Cox.
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End of twitter postJo Cox injured in attack in Birstall: Sarah Championpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
More reaction to news of attack on West Yorkshire MP.
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End of twitter postJo Cox injured in attack in Birstall: Mayor of Londonpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Reaction from Sadiq Khan.
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End of twitter postJo Cox update: Reaction from Leeds City Council leaderpublished at 14:41 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Reaction from Judith Blake, Leeds City Council leader.
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End of twitter postJo Cox injured in attack in Birstall: David Cameronpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Reaction from Prime Minister.
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End of twitter postJo Cox injured in attack in Birstall: Fellow MP shows supportpublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
More reaction to reports MP Jo Cox has been shot and stabbed.
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End of twitter postJo Cox update: Birstall shootingpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
The area where the incident took place in Birstall, on Market Street.
Image source, GoogleJo Cox MP injured in attack in Birstall: Latest pictures from the scenepublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
Police cordon is still in place at the scene of the attack.
Jo Cox MP injured in attack in Birstall: Ed Balls reactionpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
More reacting to the news the MP has been involved in a shooting.
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End of twitter postWatch: Jo Cox MP arrives at hospital in Leeds by ambulancepublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
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BBC Look North, YorkshireAmbulance containing Jo Cox MP arrives at hospital in Leeds General Infirmary.
Media caption, Ambulance arrives at Leeds General Infirmary
Jo Cox update: Man arrested by armed officers in Birstallpublished at 14:29 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
West Yorkshire police have just issued a statement
"At 12.53 today, police were called to a report of an incident on Market Street, Birstall, where a woman in her 40s had suffered serious injuries and is in a critical condition.
"A man in his late 40s to early 50s nearby also suffered slight injuries.
"Armed officers attended and a 52-year-old man was arrested in the area. There are no further details at present.
"Police presence in the area has been increased as a reassurance to the community."
Watch: Latest pictures form the scene in Birstallpublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
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End of twitter postJo Cox incident: Pictures from the scenepublished at 14:23 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
These pictures were taken near the scene of the incident in Birstall a short time ago.
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Image source, paJo Cox Update: Armed police presence at Leeds General Infirmarypublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
There is an armed police presence at Leeds General Infirmary.
Latest photos from BBC Look North camera man.
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End of twitter postReaction to reports that MP injured amid Birstall shootingpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
BreakingMP's are reacting to the news that MP Jox Cox has been injured in a shooting in Birstall.
Image source, TwitterJo Cox MP 'injured' in Birstall incidentpublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
BreakingPolice are investigating reports of a shooting in Leeds.
The air ambulance is reported to have been scrambled to the Birstall area.
Jo Cox MP for Batley and Spen was holding a surgery at Birstall Library and her agent has confirmed she has been injured.
West Yorkshire Police will release a full statement in the next few minutes.
We will bring you the updates as they happen.
Jo Cox MP injured in Birstall incident: Updatepublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 16 June 2016
BreakingLabour MP for Batley and Spen Jo Cox has been shot and injured in an attack in her constituency near Leeds.
An eyewitness said the 41-year-old mother of two was left lying bleeding on the pavement after the incident in Birstall, West Yorkshire.
The attack took place near the town's library where she held advice surgeries.
Ms Cox was elected to the seat of Batley and Spen at the last general election