Daily Mail published this video item, entitled “David Amess suspect Ali Harbi Ali charged with murder” – below is their description.
Ali Harbi Ali, 25, is accused of killing the veteran Conservative MP after queuing with Sir David’s Southend West constituents on Friday afternoon and will appear in court this afternoon. The 69-year-old father of five was ambushed at his Friday meeting with the public and stabbed 17 times in a frenzied attack. After a week of questioning by Scotland Yard as well as searches of his home and electronic devices, Ali was charged with murder and another charge of preparation of terrorist acts. Nick Price, Head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, said: ‘The CPS has authorised charges against Ali Harbi Ali for the murder of MP Sir David Amess. We will submit to the court that this murder has a terrorist connection, namely that it had both religious and ideological motivations. He has also been charged with the preparation of terrorist acts. This follows a review of the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation’. Ali remains in custody and will first appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon after 2.30pm. Matt Jukes, Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations, said: ‘I want to send my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sir David Amess, who died so tragically last Friday. Sir David’s dedication to his family, his constituents and his community, and his positive impact on the lives of so many has shone through. Today’s charge is a significant milestone in the case, but the work from my colleagues in the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command will continue apace’. Sir David’s death during his weekly constituency surgery has shocked Britain and is likely to change the way MPs are protected and meet voters forever.
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