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Fury as pro-Palestinian protester films himself spitting on statue honouring murdered MP Sir David Amess
Pro-Palestinian protester films himself spitting on statue of murdered MP Sir David Amess, sparking outrage.
In brief
Pro-Palestinian protester films himself spitting on statue of murdered MP Sir David Amess, sparking outrage. A pro-Palestinian protester filmed himself spitting on a statue of murdered MP Sir David Amess, drawing condemnation from officials and public. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Pro-Palestinian protester films spitting on statue
A pro-Palestinian protester filmed himself repeatedly spitting on a statue commemorating murdered MP Sir David Amess.
“People were just bowing to this p***k. Voted for the Iraq war. Shame.”
Essex Police launch investigation
Essex Police have launched an investigation after a yob calling himself 'Angry Jesus' on social media targeted the statue on the Southend seafront.
Statue unveiled in 2024
The statue was unveiled in 2024 by Sir David's family.
Dame Priti Patel condemns act
Former home secretary and Essex MP Dame Priti Patel said: 'This is a sickening and disgusting act committed by a vile individual'.
“This is a sickening and disgusting act committed by a vile individual”
Sir David's background
Sir David, 69, was killed by Ali Harbi Ali at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex on October 15, 2021.
Ali Harbi Ali's conviction
Ali was convicted in 2022 and given a whole life order for murder and the preparation of terrorist acts.
Police response
Chief Inspector David Browning said: 'We've assessed a report made to us yesterday, Wednesday October 21, which relates to a video posted on social media in Southend'.
Angry Jesus doubles down
He replied: 'Why do we have a statue of someone who was partly responsible for the murdering of 1million people? That doesn't set a good example for future generations'.
“Why do we have a statue of someone who was partly responsible for the murdering of 1million people? That doesn't set a good example for future generations.”
Angry Jesus' further comments
He added: 'What about all those parents he was partly response (sic) for murdering?Do you care about their children? Take the statue down and I am sure whoever is spitting on it will stop'.
“What about all those parents he was partly response (sic) for murdering? Do you care about their children? ... Take the statue down and I am sure whoever is spitting on it will stop.”
Police investigation ongoing
Essex Police are pursuing a number of targeted lines of enquiry.
Public reaction
The police chief acknowledged the video may cause concern and upset within the community.
In short
A pro-Palestinian protester filmed himself spitting on a statue of murdered MP Sir David Amess, drawing condemnation from officials and public.
