Statement in relation to the Last Rites of MP Sir David Amess

We have been asked to comment around the news article that a priest tried to give Last Rites to the MP Sir David Amess, here is our response:

"An incident such as this is complex and decisions taken by operational officers will be very mindful of the need to preserve evidence and enable a full uncontaminated forensic investigation to take place. However, the needs of those involved, especially in regard to end of life rituals, are also important and a conversation will take place with NPCC around this"