Counter-terror police lead investigation into killing of former MP, 78, at her Devon home, examining if suspect planned further attacks
Ann Widdecombe murder: Police probe left-wing motive in targeted attack
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The 78-year-old former MP and MEP was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, on Thursday. Ann Widdecombe Murder probe: Counter Terrorism Police say veteran political killer in 'targeted attack'. Counter-terrorism police are now in charge of the case after new evidence came to light – but a senior officer stressed the murder and terror investigations are currently working "in parallel".
Furthermore, Police investigating Ann Widdecombe 's murder are probing whether the suspect planned to kill other politicians. A web developer at the university responded to news of Miss Widdecombe’s death on social media by posting: “Some good news for once.”. Now a key line of inquiry for detectives is whether the 28-year-old suspected killer had looked at other political figures, from the likes of Reform UK and other parties, before the shocking murder last Wednesday.
In addition, Detectives are examining if Left-wing extremism fuelled the brutal attack on the 78-year-old who was bludgeoned to death in her remote Devon home last week.
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The 78-year-old former MP and MEP was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, on Thursday.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAnn Widdecombe Murder probe: Counter Terrorism Police say veteran political killer in 'targeted attack'.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesCounter-terrorism police are now in charge of the case after new evidence came to light – but a senior officer stressed the murder and terror investigations are currently working "in parallel".
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesPolice investigating Ann Widdecombe 's murder are probing whether the suspect planned to kill other politicians.
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A web developer at the university responded to news of Miss Widdecombe’s death on social media by posting: “Some good news for once.”
according to Daily Mirror - NewsNow a key line of inquiry for detectives is whether the 28-year-old suspected killer had looked at other political figures, from the likes of Reform UK and other parties, before the shocking murder last Wednesday.
according to Daily Mail +1Detectives are examining if Left-wing extremism fuelled the brutal attack on the 78-year-old who was bludgeoned to death in her remote Devon home last week.
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Police investigating Ann Widdecombe 's murder are probing whether the suspect planned to kill other politicians.
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