UK counter-terrorism police label murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe a targeted attack
Devon and Cornwall Police launched a murder investigation after the body of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe was found with serious injuries in her Devon home, BBC reported. CNN described the inquiry as early-stage but progressing quickly. NBC noted that investigators had found no immediate political motive. Police initially detained a 26-year-old white British man on suspicion of the killing, but he was released after investigators said they saw no terrorism or political motive, Al Jazeera reported. Subsequently, South Yorkshire officers arrested a 28-year-old British man in connection with the case, PBS and Politico.
eu said. BBC confirmed the 28-year-old was held on suspicion of murder, and The New York Times noted the earlier suspect’s release. British counter-terrorism police took over the probe after new evidence emerged, CNN reported. AP News said the 28-year-old was re-arrested on terrorism offences under the Terrorism Act. Both BBC and Al Jazeera quoted officials labeling the killing a targeted attack while the motive remained under investigation.
