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Widdecombe Murder Probed as Terrorism

Widdecombe Murder Probed as Terrorism

Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into the killing of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, reversing an earlier decision after new evidence emerged suggesting a political motivation.

Detectives reportedly found material at the suspect's home that elevated the case to a terrorism probe.

The 78-year-old was found dead at her Devon home in what has shocked the British political establishment.

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody as the investigation widens.

Ann Widdecombe
British politician (1947–2026)
Counter Terrorism Command
Specialist unit of the Metropolitan Police Service
Devon
Historic county of England
Conservative Party
Centre-right to right-wing political party in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Island country in north-west Europe