Man charged with murdering British lawmaker due in court

LONDON (AP) — A 52-year-old man charged in the murder of British lawmaker Jo Cox is scheduled to appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London Saturday.

West Yorkshire Police charged Thomas Mair with murder, inflicting grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit a crime, and other gun charges.

Labour Party lawmaker Cox was killed Thursday after getting out of her car in the town of Birstall in her home constituency. She was 41.

Vigils have been held across the country in her memory. Parliament has been recalled Monday to honor her.

President Barack Obama telephoned her husband to express condolences and released a statement praising her commitment and service.

Campaigning in Thursday’s referendum on whether Britain should leave the European Union has been suspended since the shooting.

Police have praised the bravery of an elderly man who tried to aid Cox and was seriously injured. The man is recovering in hospital.

The attack has raised security concerns for other members of Parliament who routinely meet with constituents in public meetings.