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

UK counterterrorism police have taken over the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker, following new information and evidence.

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

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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.

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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.

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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…