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British MP dies after being shot and stabbed in vicious street attack




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Jo Cox, 41, has sadly died after getting shot and stabbed during a savage street attack in Birstall, near Leeds, UK.

An eye witness described how she got shot twice and stabbed a number of times, then left bleeding heavily on the pavement.

She was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, but was later confirmed dead.

Ms. Cox leaves behind a husband and two small children, aged three and five.

A 52-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. He has been named locally as Tommy Mair, and police say they are not looking for anyone else.

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