Life-size statue of murdered MP Sir David Amess unveiled on Southend seafront by family, politicians, and projects he championed.

A life-size statue of murdered MP Sir David Amess was unveiled on Southend seafront, attended by his family, politicians, and projects he championed. The statue, created by sculptor Andrew Lilley, was funded by a fundraising campaign and a donation from businessman Dr Vijay Patel. Sir David Amess was stabbed to death while meeting constituents in 2021, and his killer, Ali Harbi Ali, was convicted of murder and sentenced to a whole-life prison term in 2022.

April 11, 2024
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