Man bailed after allegedly spitting at Sir David Amess statue

Man on bail after allegedly spitting at MP statue Image source, Press Association Image caption, Essex Police said its inquiries into the alleged offences continued Published 3 hours ago A man arrested after he allegedly spat at the statue of a murdered MP has been released on bail. Essex Police said it was informed on Wednesday about a video of the alleged incident, which had been posted on TikTok. The statue of Sir David, the former Conservative MP for Southend West, was unveiled near the Chalkwell Lifeguards base at the seafront in April 2024. The suspect, aged in his 30s, was held on suspicion of a public order offence and criminal damage . A police spokesperson said he had been released on conditional bail until January. "Our inquiries continue," they added. Earlier this month, Sir David's family marked the fifth anniversary of his death . Do you have a story suggestion for Essex? Contact us below. Get in touch Your Voice Contact form Contact form Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds , Facebook , external , Instagram , external and X , external . Related topics Leigh-on-Sea Southend-on-Sea Chalkwell David Amess David Amess death More on this story Arrest after video appears to show man spit on murdered MP statue Published 3 days ago Family upset as man 'spits' on murdered MP's statue Published 3 days ago Katie Amess: 'Dad's legacy is one of love' Published 15 October Related internet links Essex Police