A British Conservative MP was stabbed multiple times in an incident on Friday when meeting members of the public in his constituency, according to UK media reports. Sir David Amess, who represents Southend West in Essex, was attacked at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea. According to Sky News, a man walked into the meeting place and “stabbed him multiple times.” In a statement, Essex Police said: “We were called to reports of a stabbing in Eastwood Road North, #LeighonSea shortly after 12.05 p.m. [Friday]. Officers were on scene shortly after, arrested a man, and recovered a knife. He is currently in custody. “We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the wider public. We want to thank the public who alerted us to the incident so quickly.” Responding to the news, Conservative MP and former party …