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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Pennink

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Shocking footage showed police stand off with sir david amess s killer | History Defined

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The terrorist who murdered Sir David Amess wanted to die “a hero” but was thwarted by brave members of the public and plain-clothes police, whose actions were captured on camera.

Ali Harbi Ali was intent on being shot dead after he repeatedly stabbed the Conservative MP during a constituency surgery at Leigh-on-Sea in Essex on 15 October last year.

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