The killer of the British parliamentarian turned out to be the son of the ex-adviser to the Prime Minister of Somalia

The man who killed British Parliamentarian David Amess turned out to be the son of a former media adviser to the Prime Minister of Somalia. About it writes Reuters, citing sources close to the investigation.

According to the newspaper, the killer is 25-year-old Ali Harbi Ali. He was arrested immediately after the murder of the politician. Harbi Ali Kullan, Ali Harbi Ali’s father, confirmed that his son was arrested in connection with the murder. “We are currently experiencing an unprecedented and terrifying situation,” he told the publication. The house of Ali Jr. in north London was searched.

In 2016, Labor MP Joe Cox was killed in similar circumstances. Home Secretary Priti Patel said Sunday that the UK authorities are discussing ways to improve the security of lawmakers.

British MP from the ruling Conservative Party David Amess attacked during a meeting with voters on October 15. According to British media reports, the killer stabbed him 17, after which he sat down to wait for the police. From his wounds, Amess died on the spot. The police said the attack was a terrorist attack. The investigation of the tragedy is being conducted by the counter-terrorism unit of the London police.