Police Hold 28-Year-Old Over Ann Widdecombe Killing and Terrorism Suspicions
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 16
Police Hold 28-Year-Old Over Ann Widdecombe Killing and Terrorism Suspicions
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 16
Summary
A 28-year-old white British man arrested in South Yorkshire on Saturday is being held on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe and of terrorism offences linked to her death.
Counter-terrorism police said Tuesday they believe the 78-year-old former MP was killed in a targeted attack at her home in Haytor, Devon, on 8 July, though the motive remains unclear.
Neighbours in Rotherham said the suspect rarely went out after his father died a few months ago, but a car left his property between 07:30 and 08:00 BST last Wednesday and returned that evening.
The suspect's uncle told the BBC he was stunned by the arrest, describing his nephew as quiet and polite and saying a same-day drive to Devon and back 'doesn't add up'.
Widdecombe's death, announced Friday after her body was found on 9 July with serious injuries, has prompted tributes and renewed concern about the safety of current and former MPs.