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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Ann Widdecombe death: Foreign state interference not ruled out by counterterrorism police

Ann Widdecombe Police Terrorism
  • Counterterrorism police are investigating the death of former MEP Ann Widdecombe , 78, confirming it was a targeted attack at her Devon home last Thursday.
  • Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, stated that foreign state interference has not been ruled out as a possible motivation for the killing.
  • A 28-year-old British man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and terrorism offences, with police granted a warrant for further detention.
  • Investigators are exploring whether a recent TV appearance or the targeting of other Reform UK figures could have motivated the attack.
  • The investigation, now led by counterterrorism police, is also considering potential links to left-wing, anarchist, or single-issue terrorism.

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Counterterrorism police refuse to rule out foreign interference in Ann Widdecombe killing

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