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, a Conservative minister, after new information and evidence emerged. A 28-year-old white British man, initially arrested for murder, has been re-arrested on suspicion of commissioning, preparing, or instigating acts of terrorism. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood informed MPs that the suspect was not known to the government's Prevent anti-extremism programme and urged against speculation during the ongoing investigation. This development contrasts with an earlier statement from Devon and Cornwall police, who had initially said the case was not being treated as terrorism and lacked evidence of political motivation. Laurence Taylor, head of National Counter Terrorism Policing, stated that the priority is to progress the investigation swiftly and called for continued public support. In fullAnn Widdecombe’s murder suspect ‘not known’ to Prevent scheme, says home secretaryMore 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
Shabana Mahmood issues update on Ann Widdecombe murder suspect
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, a Conservative minister, after new information and evidence emerged. A 28-year-old white British man, initially arrested for murder, has been re-arrested on suspicion of commissioning, preparing, or instigating acts of terrorism. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood informed MPs that the suspect was not known to the government's Prevent anti-extremism programme and urged against speculation during the ongoing investigation. This development contrasts with an earlier statement from Devon and Cornwall police, who had initially said the case was not being treated as terrorism and lacked evidence of political motivation. Laurence Taylor, head of National Counter Terrorism Policing, stated that the priority is to progress the investigation swiftly and called for continued public support. In fullAnn Widdecombe’s murder suspect ‘not known’ to Prevent scheme, says home secretaryMore 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
