# 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.
- Title: Fury as pro-Palestinian protester films himself spitting on…
- Summary: Pro-Palestinian protester films himself spitting on statue of murdered MP Sir David Amess, sparking outrage. A pro-Palestinian protester filmed himself…
- Keywords: pro-palestinian, statue, sir david amess, murdered mp, essex police, angry jesus, dame priti patel, ali harbi ali, october 21 2026, news, entertainment, Fury
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- Published: 2026-10-21T14:17:58+00:00
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- Topics: pro-palestinian, statue, sir david amess, murdered mp, essex police, angry jesus, dame priti patel, ali harbi ali, october 21 2026, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A pro-Palestinian protester filmed himself spitting on a statue of murdered MP Sir David Amess, drawing condemnation from officials and public.