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British counterterrorism police take over investigation into "horrific murder" of veteran politician
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- British counterterrorism police have taken over the investigation into the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe following new information, according to U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
- Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home near Dartmoor National Park with serious injuries, prompting a murder investigation launched last Friday.
- A 28-year-old man was arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murder and later rearrested on terrorism-related charges.
- Police are exploring multiple lines of inquiry to determine the motivation behind the attack, with further details to be provided to parliament.
- Widdecombe was a former Conservative MP known for socially conservative views and later became associated with the Brexit Party and Reform UK.
