(BBC) An inquest into the death of MP Sir David Amess, who was stabbed to death while meeting constituents, has opened.
The Conservative Southend West MP was attacked at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on 15 October.
He was pronounced dead at the scene and a preliminary post-mortem examination report gave the cause of death as multiple stab wounds to the chest.
The inquest in Chelmsford was adjourned pending the outcome of criminal proceedings.
Ali Harbi Ali, 25, from London, has been charged with Sir David’s murder and preparing terrorist acts.
