Why police have been accused of breaking ‘golden rule’ over Ann Widdecombe murder

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDevon & Cornwall Police is facing criticism for their handling of the investigation into the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead with serious injuries at her Haytor residence on Thursday. Jonathan Hall KC, the government’s independent reviewer of terrorism, criticised the force for breaking an investigation 'golden rule' by steering the public away from a terrorism motive too early. Counter-terrorism police have now taken the lead in the probe into Ms Widdecombe's death. A 28-year-old man, initially arrested in Rotherham on Saturday on suspicion of murder, has since been re-arrested on suspicion of commissioning, preparing, or instigating acts of terrorism. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed to the Commons that the arrested individual was not known to the Prevent counter-terrorism programme. In fullAnn Widdecombe murder latest: Police criticised for breaking ‘golden rule’ by ruling out terror linkMore 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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