Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation

Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former UK lawmaker, following new information and evidence, with the suspect not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme.

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UK Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into Ann Widdecombe’s Death

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

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NYT Published 13 July 2026

UK Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into Ann Widdecombe’s Death

The police said new information and evidence had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker.

BBC Published 13 July 2026

Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death

The man in custody has since been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, police say.

Guardian Published 13 July 2026

Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation

Officers say decision made after ‘new information and evidence has come to light’ Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of the former MP and Reform spokesperson Ann Widdecombe in light of “new information and evidence”. Widdecombe’s body was found with serious injuries by the ambulance service at her home in Haytor, Devon, at 11.40am on Thursday, Devon and Cornwall police said. Co…

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