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Police confirm person charged over Ann Widdecombe social media post

Ann Widdecombe Police Police Scotland

A 50-year-old has been arrested and charged by Police Scotland in connection with a social media post.
The arrest follows a report made to Police Scotland on Saturday, July 11, regarding content published online.
The social media post in question concerned the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe .
Ms Widdecombe, aged 78, was found deceased at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor , Devon , last Thursday.
Police Scotland confirmed that a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal regarding the incident.

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