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Counter-terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe death reopen attempted burglary probe

Since it was re-opened, CTP London has identified a line of inquiry “which may have been relevant” but was “not identified and pursued by them at the time.”…

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Since it was re-opened, CTP London has identified a line of inquiry “which may have been relevant” but was “not identified and pursued by them at the time.” Senior national co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Vicki Evans, said: “As part of the ongoing investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East into the murder of Ann Widdecombe, officers have re-opened an investigation into an incident reported to police last year.” Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her property in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, last month (PA) CTP London made a “mandatory conduct referral” to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) on Friday. However, the investigation was closed, "pending new line of enquiry" and no arrests were made.

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Since it was re-opened, CTP London has identified a line of inquiry “which may have been relevant” but was “not identified and pursued by them at the time.” Senior national co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Vicki Evans, said: “As part of the ongoing investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East into the murder of Ann Widdecombe, officers have re-opened an investigation into an incident reported to police last year.” Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her property in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, last month (PA) CTP London made a “mandatory conduct referral” to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) on Friday.
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