Harrow MPs have paid tribute to fellow Member of Parliament Jo Cox who died today after being attacked in her constituency.

Jo Cox, 41, Labour MP for Batley and Spen in West Yorkshire, was shot and stabbed earlier on Thursday.

A 52-year-old man has been arrested, according to West Yorkshire Police.

Gareth Thomas, Labour MP for Harrow West, tweeted: “Gutted to hear that Jo Cox has passed away – unbelievable that someone so full of life should have it taken away so early.”

When news first broke of the attack he wrote: “Horrific news about my colleague the excellent Jo Cox; a superb MP and comrade. Thoughts are with her and her family.”

Bob Blackman, Conservative MP for Harrow East, said on Twitter: “Tragic news about the murder of @Jo_Cox1. All my prayers are for her family at this terrible news. RIP to a valued and respected colleague.”

A 77-year-old man also sustained minor injuries in the attack.