GUIDANCE will be offered to councillors in the wake of Sir David Amess being fatally stabbed.

The Conservative MP died on Friday after being stabbed multiple times during a meeting with his constituents.

East Lothian Council told the Courier that personal alarms were available for elected members.

A spokesman for the local authority said: “It is imperative that elected representatives are able to engage with their constituents in as safe and accessible a way as possible.

“We recognise there is concern around the country about this matter.

“While many meetings and engagements continue to be carried out remotely at this time, we will be re-issuing guidance to elected members on personal safety while online briefings from Police Scotland will also be offered.”