Killer Jo Cox allegations. Stand trial – BBC

The police, who immediately after the attack on MEP detained offender, conducting an investigation to determine the motives. One witness says that the bomber, who scored three times with a pistol to Jo Cox and asked her seven thrusts a knife, shouted “Britain first” or “Kingdom over everything.” The small right-wing organization with this name condemned the attack and stresses that the perpetrator had nothing to do with.

The 41-year-old Jo Cox was the spokesperson for the rights of refugees, has traveled to Sudan and Syria, he worked in the charity Oxfam. Since she was the deputy Labour. Cox actively worked to remain the UK in the EU is set for June 23 referendum.

The killer was mentally ill?

The exact motives of murder are still unknown. The British press is reporting unconfirmed information relating to the killer, who was to be “a loner” and wrestle with a history of mental illness. According to some media he was also to be an advocate of the supremacy of the white race in the world.

The suspension of the referendum campaign

Because of the murder to Saturday inclusive suspended campaign was conducted before next week’s referendum on the future of the UK in the European Union.

tribute to murdered filed Friday in Birstall Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader David Cameron and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. This was the first joint occurrence of the two leaders, who have so far consistently refused to appearing together on one stage, also in the course of the campaign before the referendum on next week. Britain’s membership in the European Union.

On Friday condolences to her husband murdered Ms, Brendan Cox sent US President Barack Obama.