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world1 month ago•3 min saved

Suspect Charged in Widdecombe Murder as Motive Probed

A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry of Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Counter Terrorism Policing say determining the motive, including any political motive, remains an active line of inquiry; Kerry was initially arrested on suspicion of murder and later on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Devon home on July 9 with serious injuries. The investigation is ongoing and not seeking others in connection with the case, with tributes paid by political figures.

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#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism-policing #joshua-kerry

uk-news1 month ago•29 min saved

Widdecombe death ruled a targeted attack as counter-terror police take charge

Counter-terrorism police say Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack; a suspect is in custody under terrorism powers as investigators pursue multiple lines of inquiry, including digital forensics, with the murder probe running in parallel and officials defending the police response amid ongoing disruption in Haytor.

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#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism-policing #digital-forensics

uk3 months ago•16 min saved

Counter-terror probe after Golders Green stabbing targets Jewish community

Two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north London, with both victims treated at the scene and taken to hospital in a stable condition. A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as specialist Counter Terrorism Policing lead the investigation; security groups Shomrim and Hatzola assisted at the scene, and officials including PM Keir Starmer and Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the attack while authorities assess possible links to terrorism.

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#antisemitic-attack #counter-terrorism-policing #golders-green

politics5 months ago•4 min saved

UK MP’s husband among three bailed in China spying inquiry

Three men, including Joani Reid’s husband David Taylor, were released on bail after arrests on suspicion of spying for China and assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act; investigations continue with police saying there is no imminent threat. Reid has said she was not involved in her husband’s activities and is facing a Labour party governance review amid the case.

via BBC|

#bail #china-spying #counter-terrorism-policing