Breaking News: Labour Mp Jo Cox Shot In Birstall, Leeds.

[ladybirder]

She's in a critical condition and may not pull through.

[scorpiojo]

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jun/16/labour-mp-jo-cox-shot-in-west-yorkshire

[Baldric]

http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/crime/labour-mp-jo-cox-shot-and-stabbed-outside-birstall-library-huge-hunt-for-attacker-1-7967886

[ladybirder]

http://news.sky.com/story/1712935/labour-mp-jo-cox-shot-near-leeds-eyewitness

[sp1814]

ladybirder

The England / Wales match was just interrupted for this.

No doubt there will be more info on the Six O'Clock news tonight. Hoping she wasn't badly injured.

[albaqwerty]

jeez, I hope they get the barsteward.
Poor woman and thoughts go for a recovery for her

[Baldric]

I knew the name was familiar, just had a look, she was amongst those who nominated Corbin for Leadership.

[Mamyalynne]

How shocking, hope she survives and I believe they have made an arrest.

[anneasquith]

52 year old male arrested.

[ladybirder]

Afraid it's very serious sp. She may not survive. 52 year old man been arrested and local care home in lockdown. Arrested man apparently shouted out, "Britain First".

[ladybirder]

Dreadful, she has two young children. Got everything crossed for her.

[ladybirder]

Vote Leave is suspending campaigning because of this incident.

[albaqwerty]

don't know about Vote Leave suspending their campaign, heard though that other offices are closing early, Sky news didn't say it was a mark of respect, it was implied that the candidates were scared for their own safety.

[ladybirder]

Sky has just said Vote Remain has suspended activities for the rest of the day as well alba, out of respect for Jo Cox.

[albaqwerty]

thanks LB, it's blooming shocking news. Poor woman, do hope she pulls through tho

[Eve]

How awful, really hope she pulls through.

Shocking incident, glad they got someone for it.

[ladybirder]

Opposite end of the political spectrum to me alba but this is not on. Stabbed and shot!!

[albaqwerty]

I heard she went out to try to calm some sort of commotion , you're right , it's not on LB,

[ladybirder]

Yep I heard that plus there was a second person injured as well but unclear whether this person went to her help or not. Become clearer as day goes on I expect. Still no further news on her condition yet.

[albaqwerty]

when 'they' say critical, never bodes well
Critical but serious means there's hope

As the news is coming out, I'm speculating which isn't a good thing

[hc4361]

There's a photo of the suspected gunman in the Mail now