Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Dartmoor home on 9 July after suffering "serious injuries" in what police believe was a "targeted attack". A 28-year-old British man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder and is currently being questioned by detectives. Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether the suspect was motivated by left-wing extremism and had planned further violence. An inquest into Ms Widdecombe’s death is scheduled to be opened on Tuesday at County Hall in Exeter. Her death has reignited debate over the protection of politicians, with vulnerable public figures now advised to establish "safe rooms" in their homes, a recommendation from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA). In fullAnn Widdecombe inquest to open as police probe ‘targeted attack’More 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
Inquest to be opened into death of Ann Widdecombe
Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Dartmoor home on 9 July after suffering "serious injuries" in what police believe was a "targeted attack". A 28-year-old British man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder and is currently being questioned by detectives. Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether the suspect was motivated by left-wing extremism and had planned further violence. An inquest into Ms Widdecombe’s death is scheduled to be opened on Tuesday at County Hall in Exeter. Her death has reignited debate over the protection of politicians, with vulnerable public figures now advised to establish "safe rooms" in their homes, a recommendation from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA). In fullAnn Widdecombe inquest to open as police probe ‘targeted attack’More 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
