UK: 26-year-old arrested for murder of Jo Cox; police say not terrorism

British police announced the arrest of a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering former MP Jo Cox, an act that has sent shockwaves across the nation. The suspect, described as a "white British man," was apprehended at a residence in Newton Abbot, according to Matt Longman, a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police. Longman clarified that the murder does not seem to have political motives or any connection to terrorism.

Earlier, outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer was questioned about potential political links to the crime. He declined to speculate, stressing that the safety of politicians is a matter of "utmost importance." Starmer described the suspect, who had not yet been arrested at the time of his statement, as "clearly dangerous." He urged anyone with information to assist the authorities in their investigation.

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We will not speculate, but the safety of politicians is a matter of the utmost importance.

Jo Cox served as a Member of Parliament from 1987 to 2010 and held various junior ministerial positions under former Prime Minister John Major. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has deeply affected the United Kingdom.

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He is clearly dangerous.