Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Crime & Law

Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest

Police arrested a 28-year-old man in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, in connection with the Widdecombe killing. They say there is no suggestion of a political motive and they are not looking for anyone else.

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