PSNI chief contacts politicians to discuss their personal security after David Amess killing

A candle and a photo at a vigil at St Michael & All Angels church in Leigh-on-Sea Essex, England for Conservative MP David Amess who died after he was stabbed several times at a constituency surgery on Friday. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Northern Ireland’s police chief has contacted elected representatives in the region to discuss their security following the killing of MP David Amess, Stormont’s Justice Minister has said.

Naomi Long said PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne was engaging with MPs, MLAs and councillors after Friday’s fatal stabbing in Essex.