I will not be deterred - MP Sharon Hodgson responds to overnight fire and vandalism at her office
Washington MP Sharon Hodgson has said she will “not be deterred and will continue to support her constituents” after an overnight fire at her office which is currently being investigated by the police.
The incident also saw graffiti sprawled on the side of the wall of Vermont House in Concord Washington - the building in which the MP’s office is located - which a police officer confirmed said “328 days blood on your hands”.
This morning (September 11), there was a significant police presence outside of Vermont House with several police cars and police officers at the scene.
Entrance to the premises was also taped off by the police.
Following the incident a spokesperson for Mrs Hodgson said: “An incident occurred overnight at Sharon’s office. We will not be commenting or speculating while there is an ongoing police investigation, what we are clear on is there is no place for this kind of violence in our society.
“Sharon will not be deterred and will continue to support her constituents in Washington and Gateshead South as she does day in, day out. Constituents should get in touch with their issues by emailing in the usual way.”
Northumbria Police and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue service have been contacted about the incident and we are awaiting their response.