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Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation

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Former MP and Reform spokesperson Ann Widdecombe was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon. Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation after new evidence emerged. The involvement of counter-terrorism police suggests potential terrorist-related motives, though details remain limited.

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Why it matters

Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation.

Evidence

Ann Widdecombe's body was found with serious injuries by the ambulance service at her home in Haytor, Devon at 11.40am on Thursday.

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Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

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  • Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation.
  • The decision was made after new information and evidence came to light.

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Officers say decision made after 'new information and evidence has come to light' Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of the former MP and Reform spokesperson Ann Widdecombe after “new information and evidence has come to light”, counter-terrorism policing south east said. Widdecombe’s body was found with “serious injuries” by the ambulance…

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Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

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The decision for counter-terrorism police to take over was made after new information and evidence came to light.

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Ann Widdecombe's body was found with serious injuries by the ambulance service at her home in Haytor, Devon at 11.40am on Thursday.

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The source of the statement is counter-terrorism policing south east.

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