Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCounter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, who was found with serious injuries at her Haytor residence on Thursday. A 28-year-old white British man from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was initially arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday 11 July. Following new information and evidence, the man in custody has been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. Specialist officers from across the Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network have been working alongside Devon and Cornwall Police since the murder investigation began. Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) is now leading the dynamic and complex investigation, continuing to collaborate with local police to establish the full circumstances. In fullAnn Widdecombe murder latest: Counter-terror police investigating ex-Tory minister’s death after man arrestedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Counter-terror police now leading Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCounter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, who was found with serious injuries at her Haytor residence on Thursday. A 28-year-old white British man from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was initially arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday 11 July. Following new information and evidence, the man in custody has been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. Specialist officers from across the Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network have been working alongside Devon and Cornwall Police since the murder investigation began. Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) is now leading the dynamic and complex investigation, continuing to collaborate with local police to establish the full circumstances. In fullAnn Widdecombe murder latest: Counter-terror police investigating ex-Tory minister’s death after man arrestedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
