University worker charged over Ann Widdecombe death comments

A University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.

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University worker charged over Ann Widdecombe death comments

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Police Scotland had initially said there was no criminality but have now confirmed a 50-year-old has been arrested and charged.

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Sky Published 16 July 2026

University worker charged over Ann Widdecombe death comments

BBC Published 16 July 2026

Aberdeen University worker charged over Ann Widdecombe death comments

Police Scotland had initially said there was no criminality but have now confirmed a 50-year-old has been arrested and charged.

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