Police continue to question suspect over Ann Widdecombe murder
Summary
Police are questioning a 28-year-old man from South Yorkshire in connection with the murder of politician Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home in Devon. The investigation has been taken over by the Counter Terrorism Police after new information suggested a possible terrorism link.Key Facts
- Ann Widdecombe, aged 78, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead at her home in Devon.
- A 28-year-old white British man from Rotherham was arrested on suspicion of murder and later re-arrested under terrorism laws.
- Police believe Widdecombe was attacked around 12:30 pm on Wednesday.
- Counter Terrorism Policing South East took over the investigation after initial police said there was no political motive.
- The suspect can be held for up to two weeks without charge under terrorism laws, unlike the usual 96 hours for murder suspects.
- CCTV showed the suspect leaving Yorkshire early Wednesday, hours before the attack.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the suspect was not known to the government’s anti-terror Prevent program.
- Police plan to give safety advice to Members of Parliament after this incident.
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