Police Re-arrest 28-Year-Old on Terror Charges in Widdecombe Killing as Probe Widens to MPs
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 15
Police Re-arrest 28-Year-Old on Terror Charges in Widdecombe Killing as Probe Widens to MPs
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 15
Summary
A 28-year-old man from Rotherham was re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism after Ann Widdecombe’s killing, while remaining under investigation for murder.
Detectives are now examining whether the attack was part of a wider plot and whether other high-profile figures, including Reform MPs, may also have been targeted.
Counter-terror police believe the killing was a targeted attack and are investigating whether hostility to Widdecombe’s outspoken views — including on homosexuality — or a leftwing or single-issue motive played a role.
The case has intensified political security concerns, with Nigel Farage accepting talks on his protection and Andy Burnham saying he would consider a serious review of MPs’ security.