Shabana Mahmood issues update on Anne Widdecombe murder suspect
- Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a Conservative minister, after new information and evidence emerged.
- A 28-year-old white British man, initially arrested for murder, has been re-arrested on suspicion of commissioning, preparing, or instigating acts of terrorism.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood informed MPs that the suspect was not known to the government’s Prevent anti-extremism programme and urged against speculation during the ongoing investigation.
- This development contrasts with an earlier statement from Devon and Cornwall police, who had initially said the case was not being treated as terrorism and lacked evidence of political motivation.
- Laurence Taylor, head of National Counter Terrorism Policing, stated that the priority is to progress the investigation swiftly and called for continued public support.
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