UK counterterrorism police probe ex-minister’s death

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-13 · 12:29 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe. Widdecombe, 78, was discovered dead at her home in rural southwest England on Thursday with serious injuries. A white British man was arrested in Rotherham on Saturday on suspicion of her murder. Initially, police did not believe there was a terrorism link, but following new information and evidence, counterterrorism police have taken charge of the investigation. Interior minister Shabana Mahmood announced this development on Monday.

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New information and evidence led to counterterrorism police taking the lead.

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Initially, police did not believe there was a terrorism link to the murder.

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A white British man was arrested on suspicion of her murder.

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Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in rural southwest England on Thursday with serious injuries.

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Counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe.

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British counterterrorism police officers ⁠are now leading the ⁠investigation into the suspected murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe, interior minister Shabana Mahmood said on Monday.Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in ‌rural England" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="164410" data-entity-type="location">southwest England on Thursday with what police described as “serious injuries”. Police arrested a white British man in Rotherham, England" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="164411" data-entity-type="location">northern England, late ⁠on Saturday on suspicion of her murder, and initially said there was not thought to be a terrorism ‌link.“Following new information and evidence, they (counterterrorism police) are now leading on the investigation into the horrific murder of ⁠Ann Widdecombe,” Mahmood said on social media.

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