After three days in which British authorities suggested there was no information suggesting a political or terroristic motive to last week's killing of longtime MP Ann Widdecombe, it was revealed Monday that the top counterterrorism unit is low leading the investigation.

The death has renewed unease about the safety of Britain’s politicians, after two others were killed in the last decade.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 interior…

British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.

Police say new evidence prompted counterterror officers to take over the investigation into the prominent conservative’s death; separately, 12 alleged far-right extremists were…

A 28-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

After three days in which British authorities suggested there was no information suggesting a political or terroristic motive to last week's killing of longtime MP Ann Widdecombe,…