
Police Say Ann Widdecombe Was Killed in “Targeted Attack”
Officers have been granted seven more days to question the 28-year-old murder suspect, who is also being held on terrorism offences.

Officers have been granted seven more days to question the 28-year-old murder suspect, who is also being held on terrorism offences.

A climate activist used a BBC discussion of Ann Widdecombe’s murder to attack the former politician’s record, prompting fresh criticism of the broadcaster’s choice of guests.

Police are facing tough questions after reversing their assessment of the case, while investigators examine reports that Communist literature was discovered at the suspect’s home.

Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation after new evidence emerged, with a suspect rearrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.

Police believe the suspect drove nearly 270 miles from South Yorkshire to Devon before the fatal attack, with newly released CCTV helping establish his movements.

The late Ann Widdecombe served as a Conservative government minister and a Brexit Party MEP.