Uk Crime And Terrorism News

Devon murder of former MP Widdecombe sparks counter-terrorism probe

Former MP Ann Widdecombe was killed at her Devon home in a ‘targeted’ attack, with counter-terrorism police taking over as they probe possible motives; a 28-year-old man arrested in Rotherham on suspicion of murder was re-arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences, and investigators are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry including planning and digital forensics. A pre-recorded Talk TV interview Widdecombe gave earlier that day is being reviewed, and officials say the incident has not yet been declared a terrorist incident.