In a dramatic escalation, counter terrorism officers yesterday took over the investigation into the killing of the former Tory minister.

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

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'

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.

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.

Specialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing have taken over the investigation into the death of the 78-year-old former minister in Devon last week.

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…

The attack on the former minister, 78, came just a week after a video tour of her bungalow aired on television

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

The home secretary has said the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe raises "questions about the security of those in public life".