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

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Home Affairs Minister Shabana Mahmood confirmed on Monday that there were reasons to believe there was a terrorist motive to the alleged crime.

UK police say a 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe is now suspected of terrorism crimes.

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has confirmed it is now leading the investigation into the death of the 78-year-old former minister in Devon last week.

Officers say decision made after ‘new information and evidence has come to light’

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Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, after 'new information and evidence has come to light'

UK police say a 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe is now suspected of terrorism crimes

LONDON (AP) — A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe is now suspected of terrorism crimes, police said Monday.

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Former Conservative minister was found dead at her home last week after sustaining serious injuries

The counter-terrorism unit has taken charge of the case due to "new information and evidence" on the suspected murder of the former minister, the UK Home Secretary says.

The counter-terrorism unit has taken charge of the case due to "new information and evidence" on the suspected murder of the former minister, the UK Home Secretary says.

A suspect has been rearrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

The 28-year-old suspect has been re-arrested by counter-terrorism police

Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead last week in her isolated rural home. The news sent shock waves through British politics, where Widdecombe had been a prominent voice for…

LONDON: Anti-terrorism police have taken charge of the investigation into the killing of veteran British right-wing politician Ann Widdecombe after fresh evidence emerged, the…

This contradicts Devon and Cornwall Police who said yesterday that counter-terrorism had reviewed the Widdecombe case and ruled out a terrorist motive.