Police continue to question suspect over Ann Widdecombe murder

Author: Michael Sheils McNameePublished on: July 14, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & LawPolitics
Police continue to question suspect over Ann Widdecombe murder

Police are questioning a 28-year-old man from Rotherham for a third day over the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, found dead at her Devon home. The suspect was re-arrested on Monday on suspicion of terrorism offences. Counter Terrorism Policing has taken over the investigation after new information came to light. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the Prevent scheme.

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