After initially saying the alleged murder of British former politician Ann Widdecombe was not politically motivated, police now say they believe it was a targeted attack.

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.